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Homemade Green Split Pea Soup with Bacon in Black Crockpot

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Abeer Rizvi
Easy split pea soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Loaded with tender green split peas, broth, garlic, bacon and vegetables. Also known as green pea soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People
Calories 116 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 bad Dried green split peas Rinsed, 16 oz. bag
  • 1 cup Sweet potatoes Peeled and Diced
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 sprig Thyme Fresh, Can be replaced with any other fresh herbs of your choice
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Fresh, Can be replaced with any other fresh herbs of your choice
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Optional
  • 6-8 cups Broth Chicken or Vegetable, Low sodium, Start with 6 cups and add more if you want a thinner soup
  • ⅓ cup Bacon bits Cooked
  • 1 tablespoon Garnish Such as roughly chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions
 

  • Add split peas, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, turmeric, broth.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Cover and cook on High heat for 4 hours or Low heat for 6-8 hours or until peas are cooked through and very soft. Be sure to stir every few hours for even cooking.
  • Discard the bay leaves, thyme and rosemary sprigs.
  • Sprinkle cooked bacon bits on top and garnish with parsley or green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop. 

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1214mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7285IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

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