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Slow Cooker Bacon Split Pea Soup

Simple slow cooker split pea soup recipe loaded with ham & bacon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 cups
Author Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

  • 2 cartons of chicken broth 32 oz each
  • 1 bag of split peas
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 3-4 cups chopped ham
  • 2 cups chopped baby carrots
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • Spices; salt pepper, garlic powder, season salt, minced onions (season to taste)
  • 1 package thick cut bacon - cooked well & roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl combine peas & water filled to about 1" above the level of the peas
  • Soak peas overnight
  • Using a large slow cooker, add peas, broth & water
  • Add chopped carrots, ham, spices, evaporated milk & garlic
  • Cover & cook on high for approximately 4 hours stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish the top with fresh, chopped, cooked bacon upon serving.