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Slow Cooker Split Pea and Bacon Soup

Slow Cooker Split Pea with Bacon Soup is everything you expect from this classic dish made easy with the help of the crockpot.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 157kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 cup split green peas uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook the bacon strips in a medium pan over medium-high heat until crispy and browned; set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
  • In a slow cooker, add all remaining ingredients including the cooked bacon.
  • Heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Since different brands of chicken broth and bacon have varying amounts of sodium, season this soup with additional salt and pepper according to personal preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 11.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 149mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 3.3g