Fireman Bobs Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup My Way Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Place the split peas in a colander. Rinse them well and pick through for any tiny pebbles or debris.
• In the base of a slow-cooker, combine the peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ham, chicken stock and 1 1/2 cups of water. Tie the sprigs of thyme, parsley and the bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine, wrapped around the bundle a couple times, then add to the slow-cooker.
• Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hours, or low heat for 8-10 hours, until the peas are tender and have split to thicken the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with chopped parsley.

FIREMAN BOB'S SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP MY WAY...

Steps:

• In a large Dutch Oven, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add the broth, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, ham hocks, carrots, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and bring to a boil again for 7 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Once cooked, remove ham hocks and set aside.
• Using a blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth, add ham hocks back to the soup and serve hot.
• Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
• ENJOY !!!