Swedish Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

By KEM77

Ingredients

• 3 cups yellow split peas (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 8 ounces ham, trimmed and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place split peas in a medium bowl. Wash with cold water until the water runs clear; drain and spread in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Add broth, water, onion, carrot, celery, ham, ginger and marjoram to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook for 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Season with pepper.