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fireman bob's slow cooker split pea soup my way...

Recipe by
Bob Cooney
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Now Don't anybody faint..... Thought I would share this simple soup....

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For fireman bob's slow cooker split pea soup my way...

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 md
    leeks - halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (white and green parts only)
  • 2 lg
    carrots - shredded
  • 2 tsp
    course sea salt - or to taste
  • 3 c
    homemade chicken broth
  • 2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper - or to taste
  • 4 c
    split green peas - dry - rinsed and destoned
  • 1 tsp
    fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 lg
    ham hocks
  • 1 c
    sour cream

How To Make fireman bob's slow cooker split pea soup my way...

  • 1
    In a large Dutch Oven, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the broth, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, ham hocks, carrots, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and bring to a boil again for 7 minutes.
  • 3
    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Once cooked, remove ham hocks and set aside.
  • 5
    Using a blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth, add ham hocks back to the soup and serve hot.
  • 6
    Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
  • 7
    ENJOY !!!
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