Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup With Ham
Slow cooker split pea soup is just what the doctor ordered to brighten up gloomy cold evenings. Loaded with tasty ham and full of hidden veggies, this hearty soup makes a complete meal your whole family will love- even the kids!
Servings: 8
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup green split peas
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups diced ham
- 3/4 cup peeled, diced carrots
- 3/4 cup diced white onion
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a full size slow cooker layer the peas, barley, ham, carrots, onion and celery- in that order, and do not stir or combine.1 cup green split peas, 1/2 cup pearl barley, 2 cups diced ham, 3/4 cup peeled, diced carrots, 3/4 cup diced white onion, 3/4 cup diced celery
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the broth, water, and garlic until evenly combined. Slowly pour the mixture into the slow cooker, without disturbing the layers. Stick in the bay leaf.3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 bay leaf
- Cover the slow cooker to seal and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low heat for 7-8, or until the peas are softened & creamy.
- Remove the bay leaf, and stir the soup together until thick, creamy, and evenly combined. Salt & pepper, to taste.salt & pepper, to taste
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers, if desired.
Notes
- Save yourself time and buy the premade mirepoix in the produce section of the grocery store.
- Ham itself is pretty salty so I highly recommend using lower sodium chicken broth.
- This is hearty and delicious on its own but is extra yummy with a side of crusty bread, biscuits, or cornbread.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg