Slow Cooker Pea and Ham Soup
Split pea and ham soup slow cooked for a hearty, filling, and creamy winter soup recipe.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried split peas no need to precook
- 2 cups cooked and diced ham
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potato in bite size squares
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt adjustable to taste
- 1/2 cup half and half
- Chopped fresh dill
Instructions
Slow Cooker Version
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and sort through to remove any debris. Dice the ham and chop the sweet potatoes and onion.
- Add the split peas, diced ham, chicken broth, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and salt into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir everything together to mix well.1 lb dried split peas, 6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potato, 1 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups cooked and diced ham
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 10-11 hours, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened. If you want to be done quicker, set on high for approximately 5 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the half and half to add creaminess.1/2 cup half and half
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh dill.Chopped fresh dill
Dutch Oven Version
- Rinse the split peas under cold water. Dice the ham and chop the sweet potatoes and onion.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the split peas, diced ham, chicken broth, sweet potatoes, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and let the soup simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the peas and vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- If the soup becomes too thick, add additional chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, continue simmering uncovered until it thickens.
- Once the peas are tender and the soup has reached your desired consistency, stir in the half and half. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped fresh dill. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 335kcal