I use bacon instead of ham and frozen hash brown potatoes in this pea soup. 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, its a quick dinner for us. I add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit. You can also cook whole bacon strips in the microwave until lightly browned. Transfer to paper towels and let cool; crush or tear into small pieces.
Ingredients
- ¼ pound bacon, chopped
- 1 pound split peas, rinsed
- 1/3 (20 ounce) package frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore Ida®)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste (Optional)
- 8 cups chicken broth
Directions
Step 1
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Place bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth in a slow cooker; stir to combine.
Step 3
Cook on Low for 8 hours (or High for 6 hours).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 258 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium156mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber16g | 58% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 32% |
Calcium56mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium811mg | 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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