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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Make a big batch of this satisfying soup in your slow cooker over the weekend and enjoy comforting, easy-to-reheat lunches all week long.

Serves 8
Ready in 490 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 480 mins
273 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (16 oz) pkg dried green split peas
> 3 carrots
> 3 stalks celery
> 2 cups diced ham
> 1/2 cup diced onions
> 2 tbsp minced garlic
> 2 bay leaves
> 2 tsp dried thyme
> 6 cups hot water
> 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps

1
Rinse the split peas. Peel and slice the carrots. Chop the celery. In a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker, combine split peas, carrots, celery, ham, onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and hot water.
2
Cover and cook on low 8–10 hours, until peas are very soft.
3
Remove and discard bay leaves. Use a potato masher or fork to mash some of the peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, garnish with the parsley.

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