I love this Crock Pot Split Pea Soup. It is simple, basic, and lovely. Sometimes I like a recipe with some flair, but when it comes to split pea soup, I want mine traditional, and this recipe does traditional just right.
Because we’re all together for the holidays, this slow cooker split pea soup recipe is the first recipe the Crock Pot Thursday gang has all eaten together. This is a big deal, as we’re usually spread across the country, “sharing a meal” in spirit, but not at the same table.
Merry Christmas to all of us!
The ham bone from the Christmas Eve ham was perfect for this easy soup. We doubled the recipe because there are so many of us, and we’re good eaters. It was a hit with the kids and the adults. The next day some of us may or may not have used the cold, leftover soup as a dip for our Doritos.
Don’t judge.
Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
This Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham is hearty and healthy!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) package dried green split peas, rinsed
- 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 TBSP seasoned salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp fresh pepper
- 1½ quarts water or chicken stock
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir.
- Cover and cook on HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 7-8 hours. Soup will be done when ham falls off the bone easily and the peas are soft and mash easily.
I have never had split pea soup in my life, but this recipe looks so good I may have to make it one of these cold nights. I don't even know why I've never tried it- it looks too good~
Oh my goodness, Shelly! I'm so excited for you to experience split pea soup for the first time!
I can't believe this…because I just read Shelly's reply…but as I was reading this I thought, "You know, I've never, ever had split pea soup" I don't know why either! I love every ingredient in it. This is awesome. I'm pinning this so I can make it later!
You are blowing my mind right now. Let me know what you think when you finally make it!
It is in my crockpot as we speak, I love split pea soup! My old boyfriends grandma used to make it but I never got her revipe
Isn’t split pea soup perfect this time of year? I hope you loved this recipe!