Is there a way to make split pea soup in a slow cooker/crockpot?

Question

This is my first time making pea soup. i know there is a way, but i don't know how. Do i put it on high for the first few hours then down to low for the ret of the day or cook it on low all day or what? And i am just using a small ham cubed in tiny pieces, when do i put that in? Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer 1

I would start it on high and stir occasionally. Then when the split peas start getting mushy you can turn it down to medium or low. As long as you have the proper ingredients there's really no way you can screw up split pea soup in a crockpot. I put the ham in right away. As it stews it gives it more flavor. A bit of cumin and a few dashes of liquid smoke also give it a good flavor.

Answer 2

"Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe


INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 meaty hambone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qts. hot water
PREPARATION:
Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given; pour in water. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.




Split Pea Soup Recipe
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Remove bones and bay leaf. Mash peas to thicken more, if desired. Serve garnished with croutons. Freezes well.
Serves 8."