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Vintage Split Pea Soup Recipe

Hearty, economical and tasty, split pea soup will warm you from the inside out. 

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot soup, split pea soup, Vintage Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried split Green Peas
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 cup Ham
  • 2 quart Water
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup White Rice

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except rice into 2 quart crock pot or slow cooker. 

  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 2-3 hours. 

  3. Stir occasionally. 

  4. 30 minutes before serving, add rice and replace lid. 

  5. Soup is ready to serve when rice is cooked. 

Recipe Notes

If you like texture in your soup, leave the peas in their oval form. 

If you like creamier soups, feel free to smash up the peas or put into a blender for a quick minute.