Best 10 Slow Cooked Split Pea Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with our delightful Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup. This classic dish, crafted with the finest ingredients, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul. Discover the art of slow cooking with our two expertly curated recipes – the traditional and the vegetarian delight. Embark on a culinary journey where simplicity meets taste, as we guide you through the process of creating this timeless classic.

In the traditional recipe, savory ham hocks, aromatic vegetables, and tender split peas come together to create a rich and flavorful broth. The vegetarian version, crafted with wholesome vegetable broth, bursts with the goodness of fresh vegetables and herbs, offering a lighter yet equally satisfying alternative. Both recipes are a testament to the versatility and adaptability of this timeless dish. Whether you prefer the classic or the vegetarian delight, our Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup will leave you feeling cozy and content.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKED SPLIT PEA SOUP



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I've been making this soup for years. After every holiday where ham is served, the hostess hands me the ham bone and a bag of peas when I leave. I love it with a slice of crusty fresh bread. -Susan Simons, Eatonville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 meaty ham bone or 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender., Remove ham bone from soup. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into cubes and return to soup or save meat for another use. Remove bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



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When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this split pea soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. -Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This Crock-Pot split pea soup is so easy! All of the ingredients go straight into the slow-cooker without the need to pre-cook the veggies.

Categories     comfort food     soup

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. dried split green peas
1/2 onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 pieces of celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 oz. cubed ham
1 qt. chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs parsley, plus more chopped for serving
1 bay leaf, optional
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the split peas in a colander. Rinse them well and pick through for any tiny pebbles or debris.
  • In the base of a slow-cooker, combine the peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ham, chicken stock and 1 1/2 cups of water. Tie the sprigs of thyme, parsley and the bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine, wrapped around the bundle a couple times, then add to the slow-cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hours, or low heat for 8-10 hours, until the peas are tender and have split to thicken the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with chopped parsley.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus 8 to 10 parsley stems
4 sprigs thyme
1 pound green split peas, picked over and rinsed
1 large leek, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 smoked turkey leg (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
Crusty multigrain bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Tie the parsley stems and thyme together with kitchen string and place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the split peas, leek, celery, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. Add the turkey leg and 7 cups water. Cover and cook on low until the split peas and meat are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Discard the herb bundle. Discard the skin and bones from the turkey leg and shred the meat. Vigorously stir the soup to break up the peas and make the soup smoother. Thin with water, if desired. Stir in the chopped parsley and about three-quarters of the turkey meat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Thin the yogurt with a little water, then spoon onto the soup. Top with the thawed peas and the remaining turkey. Serve with bread, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



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The classic pairing of mild split peas and rich ham come together in a delicious slow-cooker version.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.
  • Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham into soup. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

SLOW COOKER SPLIT-PEA SOUP



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With the very cold temperatures in January this soup from Mable Hoffman's "Crockery Cookery" will warm your family all the way through, and you will love the ease of preparation. I love to serve Irish Soda Bread with pea soup.

Provided by S. Merrill

Categories     Easy

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb split peas
1 ham bone (with some meat left on) or 2 ham hocks
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1 link smoked sausage, sliced
1 celery rib, diced
8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste after soup has cooked)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine peas, ham bone or hocks, carrot, onion, potato, sausage, celery, water, salt (if using)and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove ham bone; cut meat off bones, dice meat, and discard bones.Return meat to soup.
  • Taste and add salt, if needed. Serve soup hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 242.3, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 15.6

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SAUSAGE SOUP



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This is a soup I have come up with myself that everyone in my house will eat.

Provided by Dorothy Ingersoll

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried split peas
10 cups water
1 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine the peas, water, sausage, bouillon, carrot, celery, potatoes, garlic powder, oregano, bay leaves, and onion.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove bay leaves before ladling into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1492.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups water (ham or chicken stock)
1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed and sorted (2 1/4 Cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices (1 1/2 Cups)
2 stalks celery, finely chopped (1 Cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 lbs ham shanks or 2 lbs smoked pork hocks

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ham in 5 qt slow cooker, then add ham.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 8 to 10 hrs or on high heat 6 to 7 hours until peas are tender Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board.
  • Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin.
  • Stir ham into soup.
  • Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 329.8, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 14.4

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON AND HASH BROWNS



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I use bacon instead of ham and frozen hash brown potatoes in this pea soup. It's a good winter comfort food and smells wonderful while cooking. It freezes well, so when my husband and I are busy all day, its a quick dinner for us. I add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit. You can also cook whole bacon strips in the microwave until lightly browned. Transfer to paper towels and let cool; crush or tear into small pieces.

Provided by Barb1970

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ pound bacon, chopped
1 pound split peas, rinsed
⅓ (20 ounce) package frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore Ida®)
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste
8 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Place bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth in a slow cooker; stir to combine.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours (or High for 6 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 156.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

EMERIL'S SLOW-COOKER SPLIT-PEA SOUP



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This slow-cooker version of split-pea soup is as easy as it gets and is packed with healthy fiber and protein. Serve it with crusty bread and you've got a soul-warming meal ready to go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds dried green split peas, picked over, rinsed, and drained
1 medium onion, diced small
4 small carrots, diced small
1 celery stalk, diced small
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled)
2 dried bay leaves
2 small ham hocks (1 1/4 pounds total), with several 1/2-inch slits cut into skin
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil, then carefully pour into a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add split peas, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and ham hocks; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high until split peas are creamy, 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove ham hocks from pot. Discard skin and bones; dice meat. Discard bay leaves. Lightly mash peas with the back of a wooden spoon. Return ham to soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 25 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Tips:

  • Soak the split peas: Soaking the split peas overnight or for at least 4 hours will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but you can also add other vegetables such as potatoes, turnips, or parsnips.
  • Add herbs and spices: To enhance the flavor of the soup, add herbs and spices such as thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, or black pepper.
  • Don't overcook the soup: The split peas should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooking can make the soup mushy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for split pea soup include croutons, cheese, bacon, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked split pea soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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