Split Pea Soup Crock Pot Dairy Free

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of this Split Pea Soup made in your crock pot, a nourishing and dairy-free recipe that's as simple as it is satisfying. Packed with tender dried split peas, vibrant carrots, celery, and a rich blend of herbs like thyme and oregano, this slow-cooked soup develops deep, comforting flavors with minimal effort. A ham hock or smoked turkey leg infuses the broth with a smoky, savory depth, while vegetable or chicken broth keeps it light and wholesome. Perfect for a chilly evening, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and slow cooks to perfection over 8 hours, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Gluten-free and naturally dairy-free, it’s a versatile dish that’s sure to please—serve it straight from the pot with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, nutritious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 piece ham hock or smoked turkey leg
• 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried split peas thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces. Dice the celery stalks and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the rinsed split peas, diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot.

Step 4

Place the ham hock or smoked turkey leg in the center of the ingredients in the crock pot.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. If needed, add 1 cup of water to ensure the ingredients are fully covered with liquid.

Step 6

Sprinkle the dried thyme, oregano, and black pepper over the top. Add the bay leaf.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the split peas are tender and the soup has reached your desired consistency.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the ham hock or smoked turkey leg. Shred any meat off the bone and stir it back into the soup, discarding the bone and bay leaf.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional black pepper as needed.

Step 10

Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2817.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2140.4

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 119mg	0%
Sodium 7973.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 128.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.1g
Protein 158.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507.4mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 6900.0mg	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: 12.5%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 59.0%