Split Pea Soup

By Addie

So easy to do in the crock pot and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 onions, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspon dried
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 pound green split peas (2 cups), picked over and rinsed
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 smoked ham hock, rinsed
• 8 ounces ham steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Microwave onions, garlic, oil, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, stirring occasionally, unti onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker

2. Stir broth, water, split peas, carrots, and bay leaves in a slow cooker. Nestle ham hock into slow cooker. Cover and cook until peas are tender, 9 to 11 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.

3.Remove ham hock, let cool slightly, then shred into bite size pieces, discarding skin and bone. Let soup settle for 5 minutes then remove any fat from the surface using a large spoon. Discard the bay leaves.

4. Stir in Ham Steak and shredded ham hock back into the slow cooker, cover and cook on high until heated through, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Serve with homemade buttery croutons for an extra crunch and flavor.