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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe is not only delightfully easy to make, but filling and perfect for a winter day. It’s a great meal to plan with holiday ham leftovers.

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe - easy & cheap to make! Super comforting on a cold day and a great way to use up leftover ham.

I didn’t think the kids had noticed, but we have a tradition every time we have a ham for dinner: I make Split Pea Soup a few days later. The tradition started because it was a way to save money and to use up leftovers. A lot of our leftover ham would get used for sandwiches, but there was always plenty to make Split Pea Soup, so after having our holiday hams, Split Pea Soup has always been one of our dinners shortly after.

I actually didn’t think the kids had noticed this tradition. Not really a big deal — I didn’t start it to make memories or impress them. It was started solely for the purpose of being frugal.

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This year, we had ham on Christmas Day and I hadn’t really thought about Split Pea Soup. But as it was cooking in the oven, our youngest son (age 14) came into the kitchen and eagerly said “that means we’re having split pea soup this week, right? I love that stuff”. I was surprised that it had left an impression on him, but seriously happy that it did.

The week after Christmas was crazy. And before I knew it, we didn’t have enough ham to make my Split Pea Soup. But a tradition is a tradition and a promise is a promise, so I picked up some ham at the store and made sure that kid got his Split Pea Soup.

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The one thing I did differently this time around, was that I made it in a slow cooker. Split Pea Soup isn’t hard to make, but I wanted to make it even more simple and as hands-off as possible. The result is the version you’ll see in this post — it’s VERY easy to make. You’ll just layer the ingredients, pour in chicken broth, and let the slow cooker cook your soup. That’s it.

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Here is the full recipe for my Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup — it’s very hearty and filling. Also, according to my son, this is even better the next day.

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe is not only delightfully easy to make, but filling and perfect for a winter day. It’s a great meal to plan with holiday ham leftovers.

  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry green split peas (picked over, rinsed well, and drained)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cup diced ham
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 6 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a 4-5 quart slow cooker, layer the the peas, onion, and carrots. Sprinkle evenly with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Top with ham and bay leaves. Pour chicken broth over all ingredients and stir just slightly (no need to thoroughly combine ingredients).
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peas are very soft and falling apart. Stir soup to combine ingredients. With an immersion blender or potato masher, blend/smash up some of the peas to help thicken the soup. Serve warm with bread, croutons, or crackers.

Keywords: crock pot, ham, carrots, 8 ingredients, easy recipe,

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

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  1. Pam says

    January 3, 2019 at 8:54 am

    Yum! My mom used to make this for us. I’ve featured it at Thursday Favorite Things today. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Miz Helen says

    December 30, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    We love a good Split Pea Soup and your recipe looks wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your special talent with us at Full Plate Thursday and may you have a safe & prosperous new year!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 27, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Slow cooker and soup in the same title is a perfect hit! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  4. Chas Greener says

    December 26, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I love things I can cook in my slow cooker, thanks for sharing – I’ll add it to the list.

    Reply
  5. Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says

    January 9, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Perfect for the cold weather! Thanks for sharing

    ★★★★

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  6. Of Goats and Greens says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:31 am

    I’d never considered making split pea soup in a slow cooker. Great idea!!!!

    Reply
  7. Miz Helen says

    January 2, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    We love Pea Soup and your recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Wishing you a fantastic 2017!
    Miz Helen

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Heidi says

    January 1, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Slow cooker soups are the best! Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
  9. Erica Schmidt says

    December 28, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Yum! Love how easy and delicious this soup looks! Pinning for later!

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    December 28, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I really like Split Pea Soup. This looks like a great recipe. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing on What’s Cookin’ Wednesday.

    Reply
  11. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 26, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Looks so good! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
  12. Mollie says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever made split pea in a crockpot – what a lovely recipe! Thanks for bringing this by to Throwback Thursday! I’ll be pinning to our board and Happy New Years!

    Reply
  13. Audrey says

    January 8, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    oh yum yum yum! I love split pea soup. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.

    Reply
  14. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    January 5, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Oh my, this looks and sounds delicious. I could use a bowl of it right now as the temperatures plummet here in the Canadian Prairies.

    Reply
  15. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I haven’t had pea soup in years – my mom used to make it and I have never tried to make it myself! I love that you made this into a slow cooker version! Stumbled, yummed, pinned and sharing to my Facebook. I also stopped by your social media platforms and followed in the places I wasn’t already! So glad to meet you as part of the #12bloggers 🙂

    Reply

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