Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Hash Browns

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This slow cooker split pea soup recipe is made with frozen hash brown potatoes and bacon instead of ham. It's a good winter comfort food and smells wonderful while cooking. It freezes well, so when my husband and I are busy all day, it's a quick dinner for us. I add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit.

Submitted by Barb1970
Updated on February 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound bacon, chopped

  • 1 pound split peas, rinsed

  • ⅓ (20 ounce) package frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore Ida)

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 ribs celery, diced

  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste (Optional)

  • 8 cups chicken broth

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. Place cooked bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth; stir to combine.

  3. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours.

Recipe Tip

You can also cook whole bacon strips in the microwave until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and let cool; crush or tear into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
3g Fat
43g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 16g 58%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 811mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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