Crock Pot Split Pea Soup: Easy Vegetarian Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This easy vegetarian recipe for crock pot split pea soup is perfect for a hearty meal, featuring flavorful turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup split green peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In the crock pot, combine the split peas, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, vegetable broth, bay leaf, black pepper, fresh thyme, and chopped turkey bacon.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
Notes
- This soup freezes well, so you can store leftovers for a quick meal later.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Split Pea Soup, Vegetarian, Turkey Bacon