Description
Crockpot Split Pea Ham Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the creamy texture of split peas with the savory richness of smoked ham. Perfect for chilly days, this slow-cooked soup fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it a family favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Enjoy every warm spoonful of this nourishing classic that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow or green split peas
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop for easy access.
- Rinse the split peas under cool running water to remove any debris.
- Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into uniform pieces; crush the garlic cloves.
- In the Crockpot, combine rinsed split peas, chopped vegetables, garlic, ham hock, bay leaves, and vegetable broth until everything is submerged.
- Cover and set on low heat for about 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the ham hock and shred any meat back into the soup. Stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg