Crockpot Split Pea Soup
When there’s a foot of snow on the ground and the thermometer is stuck at 20 degrees, there’s nothing as comforting as a nice, hot bowl of soup. And thanks to the magic of the Crockpot, it’s also really easy to make. Just throw everything into the crock in the morning, and when you come home in the evening, soup’s on!
This Crockpot Split Pea Soup is as easy, and as satisfying, as it gets. Just chop up your veggies and some turkey bacon, dump them in the pot with some other kitchen staples , and press go. What could be simpler?
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And if you want to make this a vegetarian soup, hey, no problem. All you have to do is leave out the bacon and toss in a couple of medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes, to give it a bit more bulk. If you miss the smoky flavor from the bacon, you can just add a bit of “liquid smoke,” which you’ll find on the flavorings shelf at your grocery store. It’s powerful stuff, so try just a few drops first, and then add more to taste.
Either way, meatless or meaty, this soup is real stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. All it needs is a good, chewy bread to make a complete meal.
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry split peas
- 2 cups of diced turkey bacon, about 8 oz (or 2 cups of any ham product you have on hand)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 32 oz of chicken broth (here’s my homemade version)
- 2 cups water
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a 6 quart crockpot. Cover and and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
Here is the turkey bacon I used. LOVE this stuff! - Remove bay leaves before serving. We love to serve our Crockpot Split Pea Soup with grilled cheese sammies or some warm chunks of bread!
Here is the turkey bacon I used. LOVE this stuff!
Do you love soup? Make sure to check out my favorite crockpot soups! 
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry split peas
- 2 cups of diced turkey bacon or 2 cups of any ham product you have on hand
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 2 cups carrots chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 32 oz of chicken broth here's my homemade version
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a 6 quart crockpot. Cover and and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. We love to serve our Crockpot Split Pea Soup with grilled cheese sammies or some warm chunks of bread!
Nutrition
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Wow! That looks absolutely wonderful. Gorgeous warm soup.
Thanks Minnie! XO
As a very recent “discoverer” of the joys of the crockpot, gotta say this recipe/method is a total winner! Years ago, my mom made great stovetop pea soup (similar imgredients), but this is as good–or better–with practically no work or attention!
Yes, it does look wonderful– so much that I am cooking it today! It is snowing again! Ugh! This should be a wonderful way to say good bye winter!
Snow, snow go away! We just had freezing rain a couple days ago, so I feel your pain Michelle! I hope you love the soup 🙂
I made this today, it’s amazing! The only thing I forgot to buy was the celery but it made no difference to the end result. My husband inhaled it and asked for a second helping. Thank you!
Wonderful Joanne! I am so happy ya’ll loved it! Thanks for stopping by to share 🙂
Do you cook the turkey bacon prior to adding to the crock pot?
No, the bacon will cook along with the soup.
Stupid question I know….can I just use regular bacon….I didn’t know if regular bacon vs turkey bacon cooks differently
Yep! You can use any of your favorite bacon 🙂 🥓
i am making this today with a left over ham bone . im so excited ! i love soup! thank you for this awesome recipe!!!