Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

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

Ingredients

cups water

package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)

medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks

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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.

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