Slow Cooker Split Pea And Ham Soup
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- Prep Time15 mins
- Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
- Makes16 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 12g, Carbohydrates 18g, Fat 2g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 519mg.
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.