split pea soup

(3 RATINGS)
65 Pinches
Jack, AL
Updated on Sep 1, 2010

It want be long and cold weather will be here again, not one of my favorite seasons but we do enjoy a bowl of hot soup on those cold days. This is one of our favotites and it is so easy to make.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield

Ingredients

  • 1-(16) ounce bag dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 3 - carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 - onion, chopped
  • 2 - ribs celery plus leaves,chopped
  • 1-2 - cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 2 t. dried
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 quarts water

How To Make split pea soup

  • Step 1
    Layer ingredients in slow cooker in order given, add water, do not stir. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or on high 8-10 hours, until peas are very soft. Remove bay leaf. Mash to thicken if desired.

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