Ingredients
•1 lb (2 cups) dried split peas, rinsed
•1 medium onion, chopped
•2 carrots, diced
•2 celery stalks, chopped
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1 ham bone (or 1 ½ cups diced ham)
•6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
•2 cups water
•1 tsp dried thyme
•½ tsp black pepper
•1 bay leaf
•Salt, to taste (depends on the saltiness of your ham)
Instructions
1.Prepare Ingredients – Rinse the split peas under cold water and chop the vegetables.
2. Add to Slow Cooker – In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine split peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ham bone (or diced ham), broth, water, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf.
3.Slow Cook – Cover and cook on:
•LOW for 7-8 hours (for extra creamy texture)
•HIGH for 4-5 hours (for a quicker cook time)
4.Remove Ham Bone – If using a ham bone, remove it, shred any remaining meat, and stir it back into the soup. Discard the bone and bay leaf.
5.Blend (Optional) – For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or mash some peas with a spoon.
6.Taste & Serve – Adjust salt if needed and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers!
Would you like to make a vegetarian version? 😊🥣