Crockpot Split Pea Soup

 

This  Crockpot Split Pea  Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make dish, perfect for chilly days. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a hearty, flavorful  soup that practically cooks itself.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 cup sliced baby carrots
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth

  Directions

  1. Layer Ingredients: Place all ingredients in the  slow cooker in the order listed, starting with the  split peas and ending with the chicken broth. Do not stir.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours, until peas are very soft and ham falls off the bone.
  3. Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  Enjoy this hearty, nutritious  soup with some crusty bread or a simple salad.