Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Hash Browns

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Hash Browns
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    6 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    298

Embrace the warmth of winter with this comforting and aromatic slow cooker split pea soup. This recipe elevates the classic with crispy bacon and frozen hash browns, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    16 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    156 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease.

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Recipe View 5 mins Transfer the cooked bacon to a slow cooker. Add the rinsed split peas, frozen hash brown potatoes, chopped onion, diced celery, diced carrots, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients ensuring the split peas are submerged in the broth.

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Recipe View 8 hrs Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 8 hours or on High heat for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the split peas to soften beautifully.

For a richer flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference. A dash of smoked paprika can also add depth.
This soup freezes exceptionally well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or bags.
To thicken the soup, mash some of the hash browns against the side of the slow cooker before serving.
Garnish with a swirl of sour cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 99 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Thomas Raynor

    The hash browns are a genius addition! They make the soup so creamy and hearty.

  • Cleve Wintheiserkohler

    My family loved this soup, even my picky eaters! I added a little extra bacon, because, well, bacon.

  • Lempi Ortizrunolfsdottir

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to throw everything in the slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal.

  • Eleazar Lynch

    I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. I sometimes add a ham hock for even more flavor.

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