Crock Pot International Split Pea Soup Food

CROCK POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Layer the ingredients in a slow cooker in the order given-split peas, ham, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, pepper, and salt; add the water or stock. Do not stir the ingredients.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and the ham falls off the bone.
• Remove the meat from the bones and chop. Save some of the chopped ham for a garnish, if desired. Remove the bay leaf.
• Before serving, mash the peas slightly to thicken the soup or blend the soup in batches for a smoother texture (safety tips below).

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

CROCK POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Dice: ham, carrots, onion, and celery. I used chopped garlic. (You can do this the night before).
• Layer ingredients in crock pot, and pour hot water on top.
• Cook on high 4-5 hours, or low 8-10 hours.
• Remove bay leaf and serve.
• Freezes well, will need a little extra water when reheated.

CROCK POT INTERNATIONAL SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In slow cooker stoneware, combine all ingredients except lemon juice and parsley.
• Cover and cook on Low for 12 hours or on High for 6 hours, until vegetables are tender and broth is well flavoured.
• Remove ham hock and stir in lemon juice.
• Ladle into bowls an garnish with parsley.
• TIPS: Traditionally, yellow split peas are not soaked before cooking, but I have found that they can be tough unless they are pre-soaked.
• To be safe, I suggest the following: Bring the peas and 6 cups water to boil.
• Boil rapidly for 1 minute, then let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Drain and rinse before adding to the recipe.
• Smoked ham hocks are available from butchers and can often be found in the meat section of well-stocked supermarkets.
• They are wonderful flavour enhancers, particularly for legumes.
• VARIATION: South-western-Style Split Pea Soup: In a heatproof bowl, soak 2 New Mexico chillies in 2 cups boiling water for 30 minutes.
• Drain and discard liquid and stems.
• Chop finely.
• Add to soup along with onions and other ingredients.
• For a spicier version, add 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper along with the reconstituted chillies.
• To serve, top with sour cream and garnish with finely chopped cilantro instead of parsley.
• MAKE AHEAD: This soup can be cooked overnight, then refrigerated until ready to serve.
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SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Tie the parsley stems and thyme together with kitchen string and place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the split peas, leek, celery, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. Add the turkey leg and 7 cups water. Cover and cook on low until the split peas and meat are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
• Discard the herb bundle. Discard the skin and bones from the turkey leg and shred the meat. Vigorously stir the soup to break up the peas and make the soup smoother. Thin with water, if desired. Stir in the chopped parsley and about three-quarters of the turkey meat; season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Thin the yogurt with a little water, then spoon onto the soup. Top with the thawed peas and the remaining turkey. Serve with bread, if desired.

CROCK POT CURRY SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except 1/2 Tbls. of the curry powder in a crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 11 hours.
• Stir in the remaining 1/2 Tbls. curry powder.
• Add more seasoned salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• Garnish with chopped chives and croutons.

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except ham in 5 qt slow cooker, then add ham.
• Cover and cook on low heat 8 to 10 hrs or on high heat 6 to 7 hours until peas are tender Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board.
• Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin.
• Stir ham into soup.
• Stir well before serving.

CROCK POT SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Dump it all in the crock pot.
• Cook on high for 8 hours or until beans are soft.
• If you like it creamy, puree some or all of it with an immersion (hand held stick) blender.
• If you don't have Italian seasoning, any combination of oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, thyme and marjoram will work.
• Serve with crispy French or Italian bread.

SPLIT PEA SOUP IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place split peas in crock pot. Pour enough stock or water to crock pot to fill 2/3 full.
• In small skillet fry the bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towel.
• Pour off most of the bacon fat and lightly saute the onion, potato, leek, garlic and celery until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add to crock pot.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot. (If using dried herbs, add them now. If using fresh herbs, they are to be stirred in 5 minutes before serving the soup.) Stir in the crumbled bacon.
• Cook on low 4-5 hours or until split peas and potatoes are tender. Mash lightly with potato masher to puree the soup. Or use a hand held immersion blender to puree the soup.
• Cool soup then transfer to container and refrigerate.
• Heat soup up the next day until warm, being careful not to burn. The soup will be thick; add more stock or water to thin if desired. If using fresh herbs, don't forget to stir them in now.
• Adjust seasonings if necessary and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Sit. Relax. Lick the bowl clean.