Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe
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Hearty Split Pea Soup

By: Deanna Waggy 
"'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!'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (370)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Heidi   view full review
I just got finished eating.. Oh My Goodness, this soup is AWESOME! I looked at everyones...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Lilly   view full review
I agree with all the other reviews. I followed the recipe layering etc. with just a couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by TIFFANYHIXSON   view full review
Great! I used chicken broth instead of water and I believe 5 cups was not enough. I eyeballed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by MaryLou   view full review
I changed the recipe a little because I wanted to cook it in a pot on the stove instead of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by lindsay   view full review
this was a fantastic recipe! i agree with other reviewers....more than 5 cups of liquid is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Tee Lee   view full review
This was my first time making split pea soup and it was SO easy and turned out great!! I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by Barbi61   view full review
The recipe delivered as promised, a hearty soup, and in the slow cooker, it was very easy. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by CARRIEX3   view full review
So good and so easy! This recipe has become a permanent addition to our rotation. I did use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by SKM   view full review
Pretty tasty. I would recommend using chicken broth instead of plain water. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Faye   view full review
I left out the ham. Because I don't eat it but it was real good without it. I put in a little...

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