Description
Traditional crockpot split pea soup with smoked ham hock, rich, hearty, and slow-cooked for deep flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried split peas
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6–7 cups broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Rinse split peas thoroughly
2. Add peas to crockpot
3. Place ham hock in center
4. Add vegetables and garlic
5. Pour broth over ingredients
6. Season and add bay leaf
7. Cook on low 7-8 hours
8. Remove ham hock and shred meat
9. Return meat and stir
10. Adjust seasoning and serve
Notes
- Add more broth for thinner soup
- Add potatoes for variation
- Brighten flavor with vinegar
- Store well and freeze easily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 18g