HEARTY VEGETABLE SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This slow-cooker soup is my secret weapon on busy days. It's delicious served with oyster crackers that are tossed in a bit of melted butter and herbs and then lightly toasted in the oven. -Whitney Jensen, Spring Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender. Stir before serving. Discard bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Zainab Kamran
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ASAD MECCI
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I'm not a fan of split peas, but I loved this soup. The vegetables and spices really balanced out the flavor of the peas.


Lola Naci
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. I've made it for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.


Faizan Ammir
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


zara bello
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I love the addition of the roasted vegetables in this soup. They add a nice smoky flavor.


Noman Emran
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Adam Gravely
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mohsin ayandad
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and packed with vegetables. I love that it's also easy to make. I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Gisha flavia
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and filling. I especially loved the addition of the roasted vegetables. They added a nice depth of flavor to the soup.


Ron Edmonds
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the split peas added a nice heartiness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.