Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup with Homemade Croutons
 
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried green slit peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large smoked ham hock
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • For the Croutons:
  • 4 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into ¼ inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the order listed. Cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours. Remove the meat from the ham hock, shred it and return it to the slow cooker.
  2. For the Croutons: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread cubes and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  3. Serve the soup with the croutons.
Recipe by The Daring Gourmet at https://www.daringgourmet.com/slow-cooker-split-pea-ham-soup-homemade-croutons/