325 Cals 24 Protein 54 Carbs 2.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
10 hrs
TOTAL TIME:
10 hrs
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:American
Making Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker is so easy and perfect for busy weeknight meals.
It”s also freezer friendly, so you can make a batch and freeze the leftovers for another night.
INGREDIENTS
16 oz bag of dried split peas
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
2 – 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 smoked ham hock, about 11 ounces (assuming 4 ounces meat removing bone and skin)
6 cups chicken broth
black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and drain the peas in a colander.
In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to the slow cooker and add peas, carrots, ham hock and chicken broth, cover and cook on LOW 10 hours, until the peas are tender.
Remove ham hock and season with black pepper.
Discard the skin of the ham hock and shred the pork off the bone, add back to the soup.
VIDEO
Serving: 11/3 cups, Calories: 325kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 729.5mg, Fiber: 20g, Sugar: 9gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:2Purple Smart Points:2Points +:7