Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Name: Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

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Prep 15 min
Total 10 hr 15 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 8

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

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.
2

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.
3

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.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
tip 2
Save the leaves from the celery to use for dressing up bowls of this hearty soup.
tip 3
Split peas are a variety of pea grown specifically for drying. Look for them with the dried beans and lentils in your supermarket.

Nutrition Information

220 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 17g Protein, 32g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 220

Calories from Fat: 20

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 4%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%

Sodium: 340mg; 14%

Potassium: 680mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 32g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 15g; 62%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 80%; 80%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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