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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This old fashioned slow cooker split pea soup is thick, cozy, and full of smoky bacon flavor. A classic comfort food that cooks low and slow and tastes just like grandma used to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped, reserve half for topping
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, optional

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Reserve half for topping.
  2. Add split peas to the slow cooker and top with vegetables, cooked bacon, seasonings, and bay leaf.
  3. Pour in broth, water, and vinegar. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Remove bay leaf, stir, adjust seasoning, and serve topped with crispy bacon.

Notes

  • Rinse split peas well, but no soaking is needed
  • Stir once or twice during cooking to prevent settling
  • Add a splash of broth if the soup thickens too much
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

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