Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks
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- Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 to 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks2 cups chopped carrots2 cups chopped celery2 cups chopped onion1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas2 bay leavesSalad croutons, optional
1) In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the broth, ham hocks, vegetables, peas and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until ham hocks and peas are tender.
2) Discard bay leaves. Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and set aside. Cool soup slightly.
3) In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to slow cooker; stir in reserved ham. Heat through. Garnish with croutons if desired. Yield: 7 servings (about 2 quarts).
Serving Size: makes 7, quarter cup servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SRLYTLE.
2) Discard bay leaves. Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and set aside. Cool soup slightly.
3) In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to slow cooker; stir in reserved ham. Heat through. Garnish with croutons if desired. Yield: 7 servings (about 2 quarts).
Serving Size: makes 7, quarter cup servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SRLYTLE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 469.9
- Total Fat: 20.7 g
- Cholesterol: 47.2 mg
- Sodium: 693.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 53.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 18.1 g
- Protein: 34.1 g
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