Split Pea Soup
This slow cooker split pea soup is a light, refreshing appetizer. It's perfect for a busy day.
Servings 8
Calories 346kcal
Cost $.90 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 3/4 pound ham chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups broth
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lb dried split peas rinsed just before adding them to the crock pot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Cook the onions, celery, and carrots until just tender. Add the ham and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the vegetables and ham to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours. The soup is done when the split peas are very tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks of ham and carrots. This recipe yields 12 cups of soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2913IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
