How to Make Pea Soup in a Crock Pot

Want to make delicious split pea soup in about 5 minutes? With this recipe and the aid of your slow cooker, you can. Serve hot with toasted french bread and a salad for a complete, nutritious meal.

Things You'll Need

• 1 large onion
• 4 carrots
• 4 to 6 cups water
• 2 cups dried split peas
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 stick butter (optional)
• Diced, smoked ham (optional)

Instructions

1. Chop onion and carrots.

2. Add 4 to 6 cups of water to your slow cooker. Use less if you desire a thicker soup, more if you prefer a thinner texture.

3. Add chopped onion and carrots to the slow cooker. Add dried split peas and salt and pepper to taste.

4. Add diced, smoked ham and/or 1/2 stick of butter, if you are not going for the vegan option.

5. Set your slow cooker on the low setting and cook for about 5 hours or until peas are soft and desired thickness is achieved.