Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup, a hearty classic that's irresistibly easy to prepare. Packed with tender dried split peas, smoky ham, and a medley of nutritious vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this recipe delivers rich, wholesome flavors with minimal effort. Slow-cooked to perfection in a blend of chicken broth, water, and aromatic seasonings like thyme and bay leaf, the soup develops a velvety texture and deep, savory taste over hours. Ideal for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday dinners, this no-fuss soup recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic. Serve steaming hot alongside crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a satisfying meal that warms the body and soul. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly leftovers, this Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a true crowd-pleaser. Keywords: slow cooker split pea soup, easy pea soup recipe, hearty crockpot soup recipe, smoked ham and pea soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 pound ham hock or diced smoked ham
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the split peas under cold water, removing any debris or stones. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In the slow cooker, add the rinsed split peas, diced yellow onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Place the ham hock or diced smoked ham on top of the vegetables.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and water, ensuring that all ingredients are submerged.

Step 5

Season with dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.

Step 7

After the cooking time, remove the ham hock from the slow cooker. If using a ham hock, shred the meat off the bone and return the meat to the soup. Discard the bone.

Step 8

Stir the soup thoroughly. Use a potato masher or immersion blender if you prefer a smoother soup texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or a drizzle of cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3626.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2526.0

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 204.1mg	0%
Sodium 10328.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 131.8g	0%
Total Sugars 62.2g
Protein 199.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 752.0mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 8898.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.8%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 50.4%