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This hearty Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is so easy to put together and is everything you want when you are craving comfort. Slow cooked until creamy and perfect for any night!

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It’s hard to beat a meal that comes from a slow cooker aka crock pot! This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is even better than a classic Split Pea Soup because all of the ingredients deliciously melt together. We eat soup year-round around here but it always tastes better on chilly days for some reason. 

Split peas cook the best when they are in the slow cooker because they require time to become soft and tender. This Split Pea Soup recipe requires minimal ingredients so it’s convenient for anyone to make. The best part about slow cookers is you can set it and forget it!

Another perk of this recipe besides it being incredibly easy to make is there are so many health benefits of split peas so you don’t have to feel bad for loving this! Split peas are naturally high in protein, fiber, and loaded with all kinds of vitamins such as vitamin B, vitamin K, folate, zinc, magnesium and iron. 

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This is a perfect way to use up any leftover ham- as long as the ham is cooked, you could use any kind! 

I love using my slow cooker  because it’s so easy and requires little time in the kitchen. Some of my favorite slow cooker recipes to make is Beef Barley Soup,  Sausage Spinach and Bean Soup, and Rosemary Lemon Whole Chicken

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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

  • Dried split peas
  • Diced ham
  • White onion
  • Garlic
  • Carrots 
  • Celery
  • Bay leaf
  • Salt + pepper
  • Chicken broth

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir until combined.
  2. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until the peas are tender. If the soup is too thick, add 1 cup of chicken broth or water and then stir until soup is creamy.
  3. When ready to serve, ladle into soup bowls and serve with french or sourdough bread and enjoy!

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LEFTOVERS

Refrigerator: Store leftover Split Pea soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The soup will thicken once it becomes cold so add water or chicken broth when reheating. You can reheat in the microwave or stove. 

Freezer: You can store leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or heavy-duty ziplock bag Place frozen soup on the counter for a few hours to defrost or place in the refrigerator overnight. 

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is so easy to put together and is everything you want when you are craving comfort. Slow cooked until creamy and perfect for any night!
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried split peas; rinsed
  • 1 2 cups of diced ham
  • 1 large white onion; chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic; minced
  • 3 carrots; peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks; peeled and chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; add more if soup is too thick

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir until combined.
  • Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until the peas are tender. If the soup is too thick, add 1 cup of chicken broth or water and then stir until soup is creamy.
  • When ready to serve, ladle into soup bowls and serve with french or sourdough bread and enjoy!
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32 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This recipe is right up my alley. I love using my slow cooker. Homemade soup is the best. I LOVE pea soup. Sounds like a winner to me.

  2. 5 stars
    A versatile recipe for a perfect winter meal! This definitely is comfort food at its finest. And I absolutely agree on the convenience of having the slow cooker work for you. Spend a whole day out skiing and come home to a bowl of this delicious split pea soup… perfect!

      1. Mmmmm, I love a pea soup. Especially when the weather turns cold and I love this recipe! I’ll be trying it this weekend for when my family comes to visit!

  3. 5 stars
    Best soup ever! And the fact that it is made in the slow cooker makes it easy to cook at home. I served it with a salad for a complete meal.

  4. Total comfort food! Soup is my favorite thing to eat and I can’t wait to try this one. Funny, I can’t eat peas as a side dish but split pea soup I can eat all day long.

  5. 5 stars
    Easy delicious soup. We all loved your recipe, and all the family members have requested to make it again soon. Thanks so much!!

  6. 5 stars
    This is one of my favorite soups because my mom used to make it for me all the time! Great idea to make it in a slow cooker, to make the whole process easier. Definitely will try it soon!

  7. This was really comforting and perfect for meal prep. Will be making another batch to freeze for quick lunch options. Thanks for sharing!