Ingredients 🍲
– 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and sorted 🌿
– 1 large onion, chopped 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 🥕
– 3 celery stalks, sliced 🌿
– 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 🍲
– 1 bay leaf 🌿
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Ingredients: Place the rinsed split peas in the slow cooker. Add the ham bone or diced ham, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. 🌿🍖🧅🧄🥕🌿
2. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Stir to combine. 🍲🌿
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the peas and vegetables are tender. 🌿🍲🔄
4. Finish Soup: Remove the ham bone (if using) and shred any meat off the bone. Return the meat to the soup, discarding the bone. Stir well and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. 🧂🌶️🔄
5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm. This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is hearty and comforting, perfect for a cozy meal. 😋🍽️