CROCK POT VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA & CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH OPTIONAL HAM ADD-IN

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Crock Pot Vegetarian Split Pea & Cauliflower Soup with Optional Ham Add-In image

This vegetarian-at-its-roots split pea soup is comforting and familiar, with warm smoky notes thanks to the cumin and smoked paprika. Just add ham at the end for the meat-eaters.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 2 cups))
1 stalk celery (diced (about 1/2 cup))
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups cauliflower florets (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
2 cups dried split peas
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
Additional salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil and smoked paprika for garnish
Ham add-in
1/4 cup diced ham per serving

Steps:

  • In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one more minute. Add to 4.5-quart or larger Crock Pot along with cauliflower, split peas, vegetable broth, cumin, sage, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, or until split peas are completely soft.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • If adding ham, remove about 1 1/2 cups per serving to a saucepan and stir in 1/4 cup diced ham. Heat together for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Top carnivorous servings with additional chopped ham if desired.

Nelicy Bandeira
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also very healthy and affordable.


Malk Osman
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I'm not a big fan of split peas, but I still enjoyed this soup. The cauliflower and ham give it a lot of flavor.


Ashir Ilayas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very affordable and easy to make.


Sibusiso Ntuli
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of split peas and cauliflower.


Geoffrey Ogoma
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Kranium Lounge
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Yassin hossam
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Tina Vann
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very affordable and easy to make.


sahar salehi
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I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but I still liked this soup. The split peas and ham give it a lot of flavor.


Israr Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great.


Purple Butterflies
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a little bland for my taste, but that's easily fixed with some salt and pepper.


Classic Queen
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of split peas and cauliflower. It's a great healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.


fayyaz muhammad
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Keesha Weasel
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Tlhabatainment Events (Tlhaba)
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I still really enjoyed this soup. It's packed with flavor and the cauliflower is a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and healthy meal.


Justine Kigongo
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and the cauliflower adds a nice touch of texture. I also love that it's so easy to make - just throw everything in the crock pot and forget about it. Will definitely be making this again!