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    Home » Recipes » Soups » Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

    LAST UPDATED: April 24, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: January 3, 2017 By Toni Dash 41 Comments

    Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

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    Chilly temperatures call for rustic soups and stews. This classic Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup is just the ticket and a great way to use up holiday ham!

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup

    As we roll into the new year I wanted to share a delicious, comfort food soup that’s a snap in the slow cooker: Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup. It’s a perfect way to use up holiday ham AND the ham bone. The ingredients are simple and whole, AND the soup so much flavor!

    We had made Orange-Bourbon Glazed Bone-In Spiral Cut Ham  over the holidays and I had forgotten about the ham bone which we’d put in a second refrigerator I rarely check. My husband migrated it up the kitchen refrigerator one day before we were headed out for the latest Star Wars move (did you see it? What did you think?). I put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and was so glad I did! By the time we got home everyone was famished and what we had planned for dinner was a few hours away.

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup

    This sort of soup is really where slow cooker recipes shine. They slowly develop flavors over a longer period of time needing no involvement from you. The classic basis for soup is onion, carrot and celery and they form such a delicious broth. When stirred after cooking the split peas melt into a thick creamy texture. It’s the type of soup that takes the chill off the day!

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup close up

    If you want to make this and don’t happen to have a ham bone laying around, ham hocks may be substituted. Use 2-3 ham hocks which are easily found through the butcher at your favorite super market if they aren’t already packaged in the meat section or freezer.

    To get that chunky ham that is so good in soup you can request from the deli department to get ham slices that are ¼-inch or ½-inch thick and then cut them into nice cube before making the soup. This is definitely the type of soup you’ll want to make all winter long!

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup in blue bowls

    For those preferring a more traditional cooking method, this Split Pea Soup with Red Wine and Ham is another family favorite and is cooked on the stove top.

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup with glasses of red wine

    This classic comfort soup is made even easier by preparing it in a slow cooker. Hours of simmering create a rich depth of flavor in this Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup recipe with no effort from you!

    If you love your Instant Pot this Instant Pot Ham recipe is a great way to whip up some ham when you want it. 

    Slow Cooker Split Pea with Ham Soup. This slow cooker soup recipe is easy with great flavor. A perfect way to use holiday ham too! Gluten-free recipe. - BoulderLocavore.com

    Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe

    The low slow cooking develops fantastic flavor for this rustic, classic soup. It’s a great way to use up holiday ham and the ham bone. Ham hocks may also be substituted any time of year.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 247kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 medium Yellow Onion , chopped
    • 2 stalks medium-large Celery , rinsed and chopped
    • 3 large Carrots , scrubbed and chopped
    • 1 Ham Bone (or 2 ham hocks)
    • 1 pound dried Split Peas
    • 8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
    • Optional: 1 cup chopped ham (if there is not meat on the ham bone)

    Instructions

    • Add the vegetables to the insert of a 6 quart slow cooker.
    • Add the split peas and place the ham bone on top.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaves. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
    • Remove any meat from the ham bone and add back to the soup before serving. Salt and pepper to taste. Additional ham may be added if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Amanda Love says

      January 04, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      I love soup especially during the winter, this will be a wonderful addition to my list of recipes! I’m sure my kids will love it too!

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    2. Kelly Hutchinson says

      January 04, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      This is the perfect recpe for this cold weather! My husband just loves split pea and ham soup.

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    3. dawn says

      January 04, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      split pea soup is sooo tasty. this looks delish. total comfort food.

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    4. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      January 04, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      This looks delicious. I plan on sharing this with my dad – he loves using the slow cooker.

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    5. Our Family World says

      January 04, 2017 at 7:19 am

      I’ll take your ham tip into consideration, thanks! And yes, I loved Rogue One. Definitely a tear-jerker!

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    6. Brianne says

      January 04, 2017 at 6:21 am

      I love cooking soups in the wintertime. Split is one of my favorites!

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