About
The only internal split decision that comes with Split Decision Soup is whether or not you should get another bowlful! And with one sip of this warm, hearty, veggie-filled (tender split peas included) soup, you'll be confident that you need another. Perfect for cooler days or really busy ones, the votes are unanimous... Split Decision Soup will always be the best choice!
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) package dried green split peas, such as Hurst's® HamPeas®, rinsed and drained well
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 meaty ham bone or ham hock
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the peas, the chicken broth, the water, the ham bone, the celery, the carrots, the onions, the garlic, the bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and the thyme.
Step 2 -Cover the slow cooker and cook the soup, about 4-5 hours on high heat or about 8 hours on low heat.
Step 3 -Remove and discard the bay leaf from the soup, then stir in the parsley.
Step 4 -Taste the soup and season with the salt and the extra pepper, as needed. Stir to combine.
Step 5 -Serve.
