Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 20 oz. dried split peas (green or yellow)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups leftover ham
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 large carrots (diced)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse peas and drain well.
- Combine all ingredients except parsley in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 1810kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 158g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Cholesterol: 413mg | Sodium: 7961mg | Potassium: 2516mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1889IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 8mg