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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
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Servings:
Makes 8 as an appetizerPrep Time:
5 minutesCook Time:
240 minutes
Ingredients
Split pea soup is a comfort foot that sticks to your ribs, and this traditional recipe will serve it up just like your mom always made it...with the convenience of a slow cooker. For a vegetarian option, substitute low-sodium vegetable broth for part or all of the water and omit the ham bone.
1 (16 oz) pkg. of dried green split peas, rinsed
1 meaty ham bone (equivalent to about 2 c. of ham)
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 t. dried parsley flakes
1/2 t. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qt. hot water
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until peas are very soft and ham falls off the bone.3. Removed bones and bay leaf. If desired, mash peas.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | Makes 8 |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 299 kcal (15%) |
| Calories from Fat | 53 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 6 g (9%) |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g (9%) |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg (10%) |
| Sodium | 77 mg (3%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 40 g (13%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 16 g (62%) |
| Protein | 23 g (38%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg (7%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 50 mg (4%) |
| Iron | 3 mg (18%) |
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