Creamy, smooth and easy to make, this Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with ham is a classic recipe you must try in the slow cooker.
If you love spilt pea soup then put this on your recipe list ASAP. Put my Split Pea Stew on your list for next week!
I worked as a waitress for years, the soup du jour on Thursday was always split pea with ham. It was crazy how many people came in just to order the split pea soup.
How to make Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup:
You will need these ingredients:
- Dried Split Peas
- Onion
- Carrots
- Ham
- Thyme
- Chicken boullion cubes
- Water
Not many ingredients in this soup, but the results are spectacular.
Directions:
- Add everything to the slow cooker. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 9-10 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, take a whisk or spoon and stir the soup. The peas will dissolve into the broth.
Can I use a ham bone?
- Yes! Use a ham bone instead of the diced ham.
- Remove bone after cooking time and shred any meat and add to the soup.
How to make this vegetarian:
- If you would like to make this vegetarian omit the ham.
- Then substitute the chicken bouillon cubes for Not
Chick’n Bouillon Cubes. I find these bouillon cubes in the health food section of my local store.
What to serve with this:
Good as is in a mug or choose one or more of these options:
- Saltine or oyster crackers
- French bread or focaccia bread
- Cornbread
- Side salad with dressing
How to thin out split pea soup that is too thick:
- After split pea soup has been prepared it thickens when the lid has been taken off or has been refrigerated.
- Add a splash of water or chicken broth and stir, and the soup will be a perfect consistency again.
Can I use Hurst’s Hambeens Spilt Pea Soup Mix with Ham in this recipe?
- Yes, though Hurst’s Spilt Pea mix package size is 20 ounces compared to the 16 ounces of split peas I use in this recipe. Add 1 more cup of water if you use Hurst’s Split Pea Mix.
- Omit the chicken bouillon if you use the included ham seasoning packet. Be sure to wait until the end of the cooking time to add the ham seasoning packet.
More slow cooker soup recipes like this one:
- Slow Cooker Split Pea Stew
- Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
- Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
- Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
- Slow Cooker Homemade Potato Soup
- Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup
- Slow Cooker Black Bean and Kielbasa Soup
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Creamy Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker. Only a few ingredients to the best slow split pea soup you will ever have!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 293kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. dried split peas
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 cups ham diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 7 cups of water
Instructions:
- Add the split peas (no need to pre-soak), onion, carrots, thyme, ham, chicken bouillon cubes and water to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- When cooking time is done, whisk the soup until creamy.
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Recipe Notes:
Ham bone directions:
Want to use a ham bone instead of ham? Use 1 large or 2 small ham bones in place of the diced ham. When the cooking time is up, shred the ham off the bones and add to the soup. Discard the ham bones and fat.
Want to use yellow split peas?
Yellow split peas can be used in place of the green split peas.
Soup too thick?
Add a splash of water or chicken broth to get the soup back to the desired consistency.
Chicken broth instead of chicken bouillon cubes?
Omit the bouillon cubes and use 7 cups of chicken broth if desired.
Can I use Hurst’s Hambeens Split Pea Mix?
- Yes, though Hurst’s Spilt Pea mix package size is 20 ounces compared to the 16 ounces of split peas I use in this recipe. Add 1 more cup of water if you use Hurst’s Split Pea Mix.
- Omit the chicken bouillon if you use the included ham seasoning packet. Be sure to wait until the end of the cooking time to add the ham seasoning packet.
Nutrition:
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2630IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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Do i have to use thyme?
No, you can leave it out or use oregano instead.
This recipe is amazing! I add only one ingredient (1 teaspoon of crush red pepper flakes) because I like it a little spicy.
THANK YOU for providing a recipe that doesn’t call for pre-sauteeing anything before leaving the Pot to do is job while I go to mine! I see that part of a recipe and my eyes glaze over before I turn the page or hit the Back arrow I do plan to butter the sides of the Pot and put the onions up against the sides so they get a little browned, but that’s where I draw the line. I know this will be delicious because pea soup is one of my winter go-to easy dinners, and there’s something magical that cooked legumes do, even with minimal seasonings…
Can I cook on high in slow cooker for 5 hours?
If adding potatoes, will the cook time still be 10 hours?
You can do 8-10 hours and they will cook up fine. Here is my split pea stew recipe that has big chunks of potatoes. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-split-pea-stew/
Best Pea Soup recipe I ever made. DELICIOUS
This is wonderful split pea soup! Everyone I share it loves it! Thank you
Love that you post nutritional facts. I have kidney disease and have to watch sodium and potassium numbers closely. Any help will be appreciated when posting recipes. Hard to follow certain recipes with my problem. God bless have a great day!
I made this for my daughter and me, and it was delicious! Made it exactly as written (except used only half the thyme). Next time I make this I think I will add some celery and a little salt and pepper, but it was great just as written!
I would like to know if I Can use ham broth instead of chicken broth?
Yes! I think that would be even better. I’ve never seen it to buy.
Can you add garlic and if so how much
I wouldn’t add more than 1 clove, would over power the other flavors.
Can you use chicken instead of ham, need less salt.
Yes! Would be good. Use low sodium chicken broth instead of the cubes.
great with leftover ham from the Holidays! I made corn bread or corn muffins with it.Yummy!
Wow! That looks really tasty!
Yes, it’s packaged cooked ham steak. 🙂
Sorry that part is confusing. After the soup is done, you take the reserved ham, sauté that ham in maple and butter on the stove top. Then top the soup with it. 🙂
How would this work with chicken broth instead of water and bullion cubes?
Just fine! I often use chicken broth for this recipe when I have it.
This is so good! After 10 hours, I stirred this up briskly to blend the peas and then added more bouillon and also 1T butter to make it smoother.
I’m so glad you liked it Kathleen! It’s one of my favorites!
Do you need to soak the split peas beforehand?
No need to presoak the split peas 🙂
LOOKS LIKE A VERY TASTY RECIPE,,,,!!