Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup
 
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Serves: 9 servings
Ingredients
  • 5 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 stalks of celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bag of split peas (16 oz)
  • 16 oz ham, chopped into small cubes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water (divided)
  • 1 tbs Mrs. Dash seasoning (or any blend you prefer)
  • Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine the carrots, celery, onion, split peas, ham, broth, 1 cup of water, and seasoning in a slow cooker.
  2. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-10 hours until the peas are broken down and thick.
  3. Add the additional 1 cup of water to thin out the soup if you prefer.
  4. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parsley and a dash of smoked paprika (optional).
Notes
Serving size: heaping 1 cup
Nutrition Information (per serving) from Caloriecount.about.com
Calories: 296 Fat: 2.5g Carb: 36g Fiber: 14.1g Protein: 24.5g Sugar 6.7g Sodium: 912mg
Weight Watchers Points (calculated on member website)
WW: 5 Points Plus
Recipe by Destination Delish at https://www.destinationdelish.com/slow-cooker-split-pea-ham-soup/