Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried green split peas; 2 c. diced onions; 1 1/2 c. diced carrots; 1 c. diced celery; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 tsp. Pepper; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 1/4 lb. ham hock(s)

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Nov 27, 2012

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs

Cal/Serv:

551

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Robust and economical, this protein-packed soup makes for a great weeknight staple. If you can't find ham hocks, try substituting cubed ham, bacon or even smoked turkey legs.

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Directions

1. Step 1Put all ingredients and 7 cups water in a 5 1⁄2-qt or larger slow-cooker.
2. Step 2Cover and cook on high 6 hours or low 12 hours until peas are very soft and fall apart.
3. Step 3Remove ham. When cool enough to handle, cut meat off the bone, dice and return to soup. Serve with cornbread, or cut cornbread in cubes, toast in oven and serve as croutons.