Description

Comfort slow cooker split pea soup with bacon is rich, smoky, and hearty. This traditional recipe brings simple ingredients together for a warm and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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1 pound dried split peas
6–8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside

2. Sauté onion in bacon fat until soft

3. Add garlic and cook briefly

4. Rinse split peas

5. Add all ingredients to slow cooker

6. Pour broth and stir

7. Cook on low for 7–8 hours

8. Remove bay leaf and serve

Notes

Add more broth for thinner texture
Blend slightly for smoother soup
Add lemon juice to brighten flavor
Store well and freezes perfectly

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 20mg