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It seriously doesn't get any easier than this delicious and hearty Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup! It comes together in less than five minutes using just a handful of easy ingredients, then simmers all day in the crockpot for a family-pleasing meal that's ready when you are.

Easy Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup

This soup comes together with just a few simple ingredients and the flavors get richer the longer it cooks.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 7 minutes
Servings 16 people

Ingredients

  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 1 lb bag split peas
  • 1 small sweet onion
  • 1 bunch celery hearts
  • 8 oz baby carrots half a 1 pound bag
  • 6-8 cups water
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse peas; set aside ( if peas come with a flavor packet, you can go ahead and discard it---we won't use it.)
  2. Chop onion; slice celery and carrots.
  3. Place ham bone in crockpot; add split peas.
  4. Add onion and vegetables.
  5. Add water; cook on low for 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Carefully remove ham bone; place on plate and separate out the fat and bone from the meat. Return meat to soup; discard fat and bone.

  7. Serve soup immediately or store in refrigerator to reheat later. 

Recipe Notes

Soup will continue to thicken and keeps well for at least one week in refrigerator.