Slow cooker split pea and ham soup

138

PREP TIME

15 min

TOTAL TIME

8 hrs 15 min

Makes

16 cups

Photo, Erik Putz.

This classic French-Canadian slow cooker split pea and ham soup is comfort in a bowl, perfect for cold nights. Freeze leftovers for a meal in a pinch.

Ingredients

1 kg smoked ham hock , skin and fat removed
2 cups dried yellow split peas , rinsed
1 onion , chopped
2 celery stalks , chopped
2 carrots , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
2 900-mL cartons reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
chopped parsley , (optional)

Instructions

COMBINE ham hock, split peas, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, pepper and bay leaves in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour in broth and water and stir to combine. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
REMOVE ham hock and shred meat using 2 forks. Discard bone and fat. Return 2 cups ham to the soup. Reserve remaining ham for another use.
STIR in parsley. Serve with crusty baguette and a green salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
135,
Protein
12 g,
Carbohydrates
18 g,
Fat
2 g,
Fibre
3 g,
Sodium
519 mg.
Excellent source of
vitamin A

Split Pea And Ham Soup Kitchen Tips:

Classic French-Canadian split pea and ham soup is comfort in a bowl, perfect for cold nights. Freeze leftovers for a simple, satisfying meal in a pinch. It’s nutritious and budget-friendly, and prep takes only a few minutes.
The split peas continue to break down as the soup cools and then is reheated. If you prefer a thicker soup, increase cooking time to 9 or 10 hours.
Freeze reserved ham and use in a quick meal later on. It’s great in a ham and cheese frittata or omelette, a quick pasta, minestrone soup or stir-fried rice.