This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is loaded with yummy veggies! It is very healthy and creamy and full of flavor! Way better than the canned stuff.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is rich, warm, nourishing and incredibly flavorful. I’m pretty sure there is no way to make this soup look appetizing; in fact it was the color that turned me off to split pea soup for years. But don’t let the picture fool you! The rich, creamy texture and flavor wins out over the color for sure. It is the perfect soup to warm you up from the inside out on a chilly day. Credit for this soup goes to my mother-in-law. She made this for us recently and was kind enough to share her recipe.
Suggestions for Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
- I love all the different veggies in this soup. It is loaded with peas, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. But you can add or subtract any veggies you like.
- Add chopped up ham for extra bulk and protein. Ham pairs beautifully with the other flavors in the soup.
- This soup makes a huge batch, so if space is an issue in your Crock pot, I suggest cutting the recipe in half.
- This also freezes nicely so if you do make a full batch but can’t eat it all within a few days, freeze it in individual containers. It’ll stay nice and fresh for up to two months.
- Use up unfrozen leftovers within three to five days.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a blender or food processor to smooth it out after cooking. Be careful to do this in small batches because it’s hot!
More Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Soup: Chicken and Rice Soup warms you up on cold fall and winter days. It is also ideal for busy days. The ingredients go into the Slow Cooker in the morning and a nice, hot meal awaits in the evening.
- Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup: There are so many different vegetables in this Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup. It is very healthy and hearty.
- Slow Cooker Cheese Tortellini Soup: This Cheese Tortellini Soup is a flavorful, easy slow cooker meal. Tortellini, sausage, and spinach in a creamy tomato soup and slow cooked to perfection.
- Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup: Our version of the Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup tastes just like the original. It is an Italian seasoned soup easily made in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup: Many agree that this Zuppa Toscana Soup Olive Garden Copycat is actually better than the original! It has a creamy both base and is loaded with sausage and potatoes.
How to Make Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is loaded with yummy veggies! It is very healthy and creamy and full of flavor! Way better than the canned stuff.
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package dried split peas about 2 1/2 cups or 1 lb
- 9 cups chicken broth if you like it thick, use 8 c.
- 4 carrots coarsely chopped
- 3 potatoes medium, diced small
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2-3 cups diced ham
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a LARGE Crock Pot and cook on low for about 7-8 hours or on high for about 4-5 hours.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve with sliced french bread.
- *This makes a LOT (serves 8-10) so if you don't have a large crockpot you may consider halving this recipe.
Equipment
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1337mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4130IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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Lisa Pepin says
Does split peas soup freeze well? I love bringing previously frozen soups to work for lunch. I’m going to make your soup with the ham bone in it.
Thanks,
Lisa
Erica says
Ehh, I don’t know if it is something I would freeze, but I don’t freeze much. You can definitely try it and let us know how it turns out!
Joyous says
I have made this soup many times and always freeze the leftovers with no problems.
Elyse says
so far things smell great and look great! On high for about 3 hours.. still doesn’t quite look like the consistency.. how long until it starts looking like yours? 🙂
I am hoping that if I give it a few more hours it will soften up..
Thanks!
Erica says
It will look like ours once you start stirring it all together when it is finished 🙂
robyn says
Hello Erica!
I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED this recipe. Sooooo easy and soooooooo yummy (always better the second day too!). I really appreciate your responses to commenters, I used a 6 qt crockpot, and even though I had to leave out some of the diced vegetables and only use one ham hock, I was prepared for my pot to be very full. Going to try the potato basil soup next.
Thanks again!
Emily says
So glad you liked it! <3
robyn says
OOOPS, meant the PEA basil, ha ha!
Barbara coltman says
I’m trying the pea soup but I don’t have bay leaf can I use oregano
Erica says
You can definitely try using oregano instead. We haven’t done it that way before but it will probably be ok
Dick says
Very good. Will make again!
Amber says
I’ve used this recipe several times and I love it! The only changes I make are I smoke a ham a day or two before and put the ham bone in to let it impart is amazing flavor and I wait until the very end to add the diced ham. That way the ham doesn’t lose all of it’s flavor to the soup. If there is leftovers, they’re fiercely fought over.
Rick says
Great soup as per recipe , everyone loved it , thanks for sharing.
Echo says
Thank you, Rick! I’m so glad you liked it!
Barbi Brand says
Every year I make split pea w ham soup. First time I’m using my crockpot for it. This is a great recipe, cant wait for it to be done. The only difference is I have always added 1/2 tsp of marjoram & 1/2 tsp of thyme. The last 2 hrs of cooking I add in 1 to 2 diced potatoes (depending on size of potatoes). The very last 1/2 hr of cooking I’ll add a 1/2 cup of frozen peas since the split peas will break down. Tastes just like my Bucia use to make. Thank you for this easy amazing recipe. Bon appetite!
Echo says
Thank you Barbi! I’m glad you like the recipe. I like your adaptations to the recipe. Adding marjoram and thyme sounds delicious!
Linda says
Just turned on the crockpot. Can’t wait for 8 hours to go by. Looks great and already smells wonderful. I used a couple of ham hocks so will need to separate the meat from the bone at the end of the 8 hours. Also added just a small amount of already cooked and chopped ham out of a package from the store. Love Split Pea Soup and am anxiously awaiting a bowl! Thank you for the great crock recipe ~ makes it even easier!
Echo says
Thanks Linda! I’m excited to hear how you liked it.
Marta says
This recipe sounds so easy to make ..Can I use shredded carrots..?? thank you !!
Erica says
Yes, you can use shredded carrots 🙂
SIERRA says
I absolutely love this recipe of split pea soup. Has anyone ever made it in an instant pot or pressure cooker? I am new to the whole instant pot thing and was hoping to try that today to cook it quicker. Does anyone of suggestions on how to do this recipe in an instant pot? Thank you.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I love this suggestion! I will have to experiment with it in the instant pot because I bet it will be great! Let me know how it turns out for you if you try it.
Sierra says
I did try it in the instant pot and it was even better and made it super creamy. I followed your recipe for ingredients, except instead of the 1 tsp salt, I used seasoned salt. However, I followed the cooking instructions from a recipe that Nana used on https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/instant-pot-split-pea-soup-ham-bone/. So instead of 4 hours it took 30 minutes.
Debbie says
Hi I’m having a really hard time getting the peas to soften. 15 hours of slow cooking over two days now.
Help- my mom said maybe I didn’t buy them fresh enough? How am I to know that? I got out of bulk at Whole Foods
Favorite Family Recipes says
That is VERY strange. I have never had them take longer than a couple hours to soften. I would let Whole Foods know that they weren’t good. Hope this helps!
Becky says
Wow, just made this soup yesterday. It is absolutely delicious. I love split pea soup and have never tried making it myself, but now that I have, I don’t want to ever go back to canned! I did not add the extra salt because my broth already had enough. Also, if you are getting your ham from the deli, asked for it thick sliced and 1 lb. should be just the right amount! Thanks for the great recipe!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Hi Becky- thank you so much! I am so glad you liked this recipe so much. I honestly haven’t bought the canned stuff in years because you really can’t beat how easy this is to make! Thanks for such a nice comment 😀
Sandy says
Have this in my crock pot now, it smells good but it’s soupy and I only added 8 cups of broth how can I get to thick? Thanks
Favorite Family Recipes says
It should thicken up by the very end. It looks soupy at first but when you stir it up it will thicken a lot. Hope this helps!
Cindy says
Excellent … made with all homemade chicken broth. Tried to post a picture but could not. Recipe is a keeper.
Favorite Family Recipes says
We would love to see a picture! Feel free to post it on Instagram and tag us, that way we will for sure see it!
Cindy Enlow says
Excellent … made with all homemade chicken broth. Tried to post a picture but could not. Recipe is a keeper.
Favorite Family Recipes says
We would love to see a pic. Feel free to post it on Instagram and tag us!
Susan (Sue) says
First-time visitor here at the North Pole (MN) I have been searching for a split-pea/ham soup recipe for a long time. I found your site recently, read all the reviews and have everything all ready to go! Since becoming a widow 6 years ago, and homebound, I have had to retrain my brain from big family style to cooking for one. The biggest factor is that I am originally from Boston/NY and Italian!! I stick out like a sore thumb here in the Midwest. I love to cook, especially anything fresh!!! So now, I share my “Sunday Dinners” with friends. The temps are in the ’40s this weekend (May 19?) so what better time to make this soup! I will keep you posted!
Erica Walker says
Yes please let us know! Thank you for sharing your story with us. That is so nice that you are able to get together with friends and cook a big meal! We hope this soup is a hit with them!
Kristen says
Delicious and very easy!
Lynette says
Love this recipe!! How would you make it in the Instant Pot? 🙂
Favorite Family Recipes says
We haven’t tried it in the Instant Pot! But let us know how it turns out if you do try it!
Rebecca says
I love this recipe. It has never failed me. Anyone I’ve served.it to requests the recipe.
I do have a question. What is the serving size the nutritional facts are based on?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Yay! We are so glad you love it as much as we do! It serves about 10 people, so 1/10th of the soup!
Rosanna says
My ham is salty already….with the chicken broth is it going to make the soup too salty?
Favorite Family Recipes says
You could use half water half chicken broth if you are worried about the salt. You can always add more later if it needs more flavor!