Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup With Ham

By Anna Monette Roberts
The Details
Yield4 servings as a meal or 8 servings as a starter

Adapted slightly from Whole Foods

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (16-ounce) package dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery plus leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • Water, as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Layer split peas, ham, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in slow cooker. Adding the broth last, and do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft. Thin out soup with water as needed. Salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley.