Description
This comforting split pea soup is loaded with flavor and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces dried split peas
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 cups ham (diced)
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 Teaspoon Celery Seed
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh Thyme (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 8 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon Better than Bouillon (chicken flavored (or more to taste))
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the peas and make sure there aren’t any stones.
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot.
- Cook in crockpot on low for 8+ hours, or on high for 6.
- It’s ready to serve once the peas, carrots, and potatoes are tender and everything reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove the Bay leaves and Thyme stems.
- Delicious served with extra ham and crunchy bread.
Notes
- Consider adjusting the seasoning to taste.
- For a richer flavor, add more diced ham before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg