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Hearty Split Pea Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Deanna Waggy  PHOTO BY: Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

"'This slow-cooker soup is one of my favorite meals to make during a busy workweek,' pens Deanna Waggy of South Bend, Indiana. 'When I get home, I just add the milk...and supper is served!'"
Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 147 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces dried split peas
  • 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup hot milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a slow cooker, layer the first nine ingredients in order listed (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk. Discard bay leaves before serving.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 214 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 542 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Heidi 
I just got finished eating.. Oh My Goodness, this soup is AWESOME! I looked at everyones... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Lilly 
I agree with all the other reviews. I followed the recipe layering etc. with just a couple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by TIFFANYHIXSON 
Great! I used chicken broth instead of water and I believe 5 cups was not enough. I eyeballed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by MaryLou 
I changed the recipe a little because I wanted to cook it in a pot on the stove instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Tee Lee 
This was my first time making split pea soup and it was SO easy and turned out great!! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by lindsay 
this was a fantastic recipe! i agree with other reviewers....more than 5 cups of liquid is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by SKM 
Pretty tasty. I would recommend using chicken broth instead of plain water. I also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by Barbi61 
The recipe delivered as promised, a hearty soup, and in the slow cooker, it was very easy. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Faye 
I left out the ham. Because I don't eat it but it was real good without it. I put in a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by CARRIEX3 
So good and so easy! This recipe has become a permanent addition to our rotation. I did use... MORE

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