Hearty Crockpot Split Pea Soup with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
This hearty crockpot split pea soup is made with turkey bacon and chicken ham, providing a delicious twist to a classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and remove any debris.
- In a crockpot, combine the split peas, chicken broth, turkey bacon, chicken ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas are tender.
- Stir the soup and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Add more vegetables like potatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg