How to make Crock-Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
Recipe for Split Pea and Ham soup made in a Crock-Pot. This recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious after simmering all day.
Equipment
- Crock-Pot
- Cutting board
- Cuisinart Food Processor optional
- Sink Colander
Ingredients
- 1 pound Split Peas
- 4 Carrots diced OR shredded
- 1 Onion diced
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 tsp Chicken Soup Base
- Ham
- Ham Soup Bones optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a sink colander and rinse the dried split peas well, then place the rinsed split peas in the Crock-Pot.
- Dice an onion on a cutting board and then place it in the pot.
- Peel carrots, cut the ends off, and shred them using a Cuisinart Food Processor, then add to the Crock-Pot, OR dice the carrots into 1/4-inch chunks.
- Dice the ham into 1/2-inch pieces and then place them in the Crock-Pot.
- Mince the 4 garlic cloves and then add it to the Crock-Pot.
- Place 2 teaspoons chicken base in the Crock-Pot and then fill to within 1-inch of the rim with water.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When done, let the Split Pea and Ham soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.