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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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Rosey says
Split Pea is one of my top-three favorites. It def. helps take the chill off the bones!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I can’t wait to make this! I make split pea and ham soup every so often in the crock pot, but I’ve been using the same recipe for years. Time to change it up!
Jen Rattie says
Yay! I love using my slow cooker. It saves so much time, and it saves me from the hassle of old school cooking. I can’t wait to make this. Split pea and ham is one of my favorite soups.
Kristen Chidsey says
My daugther absolutely adores split pea soup. I will have to make this for her!
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
I love slow cooker recipes! And I just happen to have some leftover ham. YAY!
Toni Dash says
I hoped the timing of this recipe might catch the end of the holiday ham for many people!
Kecia says
I have never had split pea soup. It sounds delicious with the ham in it!
Jeanette says
I was raised on Split Pea Soup! I love it! I have not made any in years, but this reminds me to make it again! YUM!
Little Miss Kate says
Looks like a great soup to warm up with on a chilly day! I love making soup on the winter time.
reesa says
this is my favorite meal to make after a holiday to use up my ham leftovers!
Toni Dash says
Yay! I love it too. In fact I have one more serving in the refrigerator. I think I better go eat it now!
Catherine Sargent says
This soup looks so yummy! My mom used to make this when we were kids. I can’t wait to make some for my son and husband, they have never had it.
Liz says
I usually take the lazy way out and use a packet of split peas with seasonings. Off to check out your recipe—I KNOW it will be amazing.
Toni Dash says
To me ‘lazy’ is another word for ‘smart’ in most cases! This soup is a breeze in the slow cooker and I love not having to pay any attention to it whatsoever (cause I’m ‘smart’ LOL)
Theresa says
I love peas, but have honestly never tried split pea soup before. I definitely need to put this on my bucket list for dishes to try this winter. It sounds yummy!
Toni Dash says
Stop it; really?! Ok, you have to try it if for nothing else to say you have LOL! Split pea soup tastes different than fresh peas taste in my opinion. The soups is thick and rustic. I think you’d love it.
Nancy Polanco says
Mmm, this soup looks incredible. I bet it is so filling. 🙂 Delish!
Jocelyn Cañasa Brown says
This looks so good! I never thought I would like split pea soup, but it looks so good!
Pam Wattenbarger says
I love making soups and stews like this in the winter. They’re just so hearty and perfect for the cold. It hasn’t gotten really cold here yet, but when it does, this split pea soup would be perfect for warming up.
Aimee Smith says
This sounds so perfect for a chilly winter day. I can’t wait to try it!
Brent Arceneaux says
This soup looks amazing! Definitely a good dish for a cold day!
Kathy says
This soup looks really good. I honestly don’t think I have had this kind before. I’ll have to give it a try. I bet it will taste great!
Dawn McAlexander says
This isn’t something that I would typically eat, but it looks pretty good though. I do like slow cooker recipes.
Tara says
I love using my slow cooker, especially in the winter. This soup looks delicious.
Sarah Bailey says
This is one of my favorite soups. I love your take on the recipe and will be giving it a try soon!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend. This is the perfect weather for it.
Amy says
Now this recipe makes me sad that I did not save my ham bone. This looks mega tasty and like something I would simply love!
Toni Dash says
Oh no! Well save the next one (Easter maybe?) and get some ham hocks in the meantime! You can always freeze your ham bone next time if you don’t want to use it right away and then it’s ready for soup when you are!
Jody Smith says
Soup+slow cooker=easy and yummy! This recipe looks so delish and warming from the inside out!
Liz Mays says
This looks really good. The chunks of ham must be so tender! Split pea soup with ham is one of our go-to winter recipes.
Melissa says
this soup is exactly what I- so your photos are just LOVELY- they make me want to dive in and devour those bowls!
Melissa says
this soup is exactly what I love about winter- and your photos are just LOVELY- they make me want to dive in and devour those bowls! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
MJ.L says
My husband loves split pea soup! This recipe sounds great I will have to make this for him!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
This looks good and your pictures are great!
Crystal says
It’s supposed to rain and rain and rain all weekend.Perfect weather for warm soup like this yummy looking Split Pea.
Brianne says
I love cooking soups in the wintertime. Split is one of my favorites!
Our Family World says
I’ll take your ham tip into consideration, thanks! And yes, I loved Rogue One. Definitely a tear-jerker!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks delicious. I plan on sharing this with my dad – he loves using the slow cooker.
dawn says
split pea soup is sooo tasty. this looks delish. total comfort food.
Kelly Hutchinson says
This is the perfect recpe for this cold weather! My husband just loves split pea and ham soup.
Amanda Love says
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!