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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup In Crockpot

Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

A creamy and cozy slow cooker split pea soup made with bacon, veggies, and simple ingredients. So comforting and perfect for cold nights.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8

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
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, brightens flavor)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove half the bacon to paper towels to drain (for topping). Leave the rest and about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.

  2. Add split peas to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the vegetables, half of the cooked bacon, garlic powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken broth, water, and vinegar.

  3. Cover and cook on Low 8 hours or High 4–5 hours, stirring once or twice, until peas are soft and the soup is thick.

  4. Remove bay leaf. Stir and taste for seasoning. Serve topped with the reserved crispy bacon and extra cracked pepper.

Recipe Notes

• Add more broth while reheating if the soup thickens.
• Save the bacon for topping so it stays crisp.
• Blend part of the soup for an extra creamy texture.
• Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
• Serve with crusty bread for the full cozy vibe.