Slow Cooker Split Pea And Bacon Bone Soup Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This slow cooker split pea and bacon bone soup is a hearty and comforting dish. The split peas cook down to a creamy texture, while the bacon bone adds a rich and smoky flavor. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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8hr 30minstotal
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8hr Cook
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Slow Cooker Split Pea And Bacon Bone Soup
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Split Pea And Bacon Bone Soup Recipe

  • 1/4 pound Dried Split Peas, Rinsed
  • 1/4 Bacon Bone
  • 1/4 Onion, Diced
  • 1/2 Carrots, Diced
  • 1/2 Celery Stalks, Diced
  • 3/4 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 Bay Leaves
  • 1.50 cup Chicken Broth
  • As required Salt And Pepper, To Taste
  • as needed Crusty Bread, For Serving

Directions: Slow Cooker Split Pea And Bacon Bone Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Rinse the split peas and place them in a slow cooker.
  • STEP 2.Add the bacon bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  • STEP 3.Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the split peas are tender.
  • STEP 4.Remove the bacon bone and bay leaves from the slow cooker.
  • STEP 5.Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
  • STEP 6.If desired, chop the meat from the bacon bone and add it back to the soup.
  • STEP 7.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • STEP 8.Serve the soup hot with crusty bread on the side.

Cooking Tips

  • If you don't have a bacon bone, you can use smoked ham hock or bacon instead.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon bone and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • You can garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley or croutons for added flavor and texture.

Storage and Serving

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
  • Serve the reheated soup with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
value
319
calories per serving
5 g Fat16 g Protein41 g Carbs15 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Carbs
    41g
  • Fiber
    15g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    41g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Fiber
    15g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    94mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    748mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    121mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    75mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    117mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    175mg
  • Selenium
    7mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp