Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Name: Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup julienned or chopped carrots; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Slow-cooker split pea soup is so easy, all you have to do is dump everything into the cooker. This soul-warming soup comes together in a snap!

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 266 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 15g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat.

When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow-cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. —Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina

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