SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARROTS AND HAM HOCKS

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In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my slow cooker. What a great treat to enjoy this soup on a chilly night.-Heidi Schmidgall, Hancock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 smoked ham hocks
2 quarts water
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until peas are tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaf. , Set ham hocks aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut ham into small pieces. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

IRAGUHA James Haldy
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Erin Looney
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I served this soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Camara McIntyre
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling.


Pachu Rocks media
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I added some chopped celery and onion to the soup. It gave it a nice extra flavor.


Brea berryhill
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The soup was still delicious.


ROCKY CHHABRA
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I love that this recipe uses ham hocks. They add so much flavor to the soup.


Adebayo Abdulsalam
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Nazir Hussan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sports Export
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the carrots and peas and they didn't even notice the split peas.


nabin kunwar
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Camilo Hastie Perez
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This was a great way to use up some leftover ham. The soup was delicious and really easy to make.


Alethiea Holmes
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of split peas, carrots, and ham hocks. It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Robert Robinson jr
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Shavoy Pringle
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This soup was fantastic! The ham hocks added a delicious smoky flavor and the carrots and peas were cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.