Slow Cooker Split Pea And Ham Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Split Pea And Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: american
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)

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Prep Time15 min
Total Time8 h 15 min
Makes16 cups

By Chatelaine

split pea and ham soup with chives on the side

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.

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