pea and ham soup

Saint Albans, WV
Updated on Dec 30, 2011

I love pea and ham soup on a cold winters day. My Dad loved it too so now when I have it, it reminds me of the times we spent cooking it together.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package dried split peas 16 oz
  • 1 - meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups of diced ham
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 large celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 - bay leaves, dried
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 quarts hot water

How To Make pea and ham soup

  • Step 1
    Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given; pour in water. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaves. Mash peas to thicken more, if desired. Or blend in a blender if desired. Serve garnished with croutons. Freezes well. Serves 8.

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