Crockpot Split Pea Soup

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup sliced baby carrots
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 stalks celery plus leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth

Directions

Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given, adding the broth last. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or 8 to 10 hours on low until peas are very soft and ham falls off the bone.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving:
260 calories (40 from fat)
4g total fat
1g saturated fat
30mg cholesterol
690mg sodium
34g carbohydrates
13 g dietary fiber
6g sugar
23g protein

SmartPoints value : 7