Cozy Slow Cooker Ham and Split Pea Soup

a bowl of slow cooker ham and split pea soup topped with croutons, shredded Parmesan, and baguettes on a grey board.

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Cozy Slow Cooker Ham and Split Pea Soup

This easy slow cooker ham and split pea soup is so tasty and hearty! This is a fantastic “set it and forget it” meal that repurposes leftover ham and is packed with filling split peas, tender veggies, and a flavorful broth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot ham and split pea soup, split pea and ham soup

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb dried split peas {rinsed}
3 cups leftover ham {diced}
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
3 cups water
2 cups carrots, chopped into large pieces {~3 medium carrots}
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups potato, cut into pieces
3/4 cup onion, chopped {~1/2 of a medium onion}
1 tsp dried parsley {or 1 tbsp fresh}
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme {or 3 stems of fresh}
1 bay leaf
Parmesan rind {optional}
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
1 lb dried split peas, 3 cups leftover ham, 3 cups low sodium chicken stock, 3 cups water, 2 cups carrots, chopped into large pieces, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups potato, cut into pieces, 3/4 cup onion, chopped, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, Parmesan rind, salt and pepper to taste
Set the slow cooker to low and cook everything for 4-6 hours.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems (if using fresh). Stir to combine and serve.

Notes

I recommend low-sodium chicken stock and not salting the dish until after it has finished cooking. Ham/ham hocks/ham bones are already fairly salty.
Nutrition values are an estimate only.

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