Name: Hearty 8-Hour Healthy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A hearty and nutritious split pea soup made in a slow cooker for easy preparation and rich flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Rinse the split peas and drain well.
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend half of it before serving.
Add cooked ham or bacon for extra flavor if desired.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American