Slow-Cooker Golden Pea and Ham Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
85%
Slow-Cooker Golden Pea and Ham Soup
520 min.
5
376kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Golden Pea and Ham Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and nutrition. With a health score of 85, it’s not just delicious but also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the comforting aroma of slow-cooked goodness wafting through your home. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare—just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic for 8 to 10 hours. The yellow split peas provide a creamy texture while being packed with protein, and the chopped ham adds a savory depth that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Not only is this soup a fantastic main dish for lunch or dinner, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that keeps your health goals in check: 30.58% protein, 8.9% fat, and 60.52% carbs. Each serving is a nourishing bowl of comfort that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • lb peas split yellow rinsed
  • cup carrots (from 10-oz bag)
  • 1.3 cups finely-chopped ham cooked chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Increase heat setting to High. Stir well. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein30.58%
Fat8.9%
Carbs60.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.77
Glycemic Load
0.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.805652089741%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:376.11kcal
18.81%
Fat:3.8g
5.84%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.33%
Carbohydrates:58.14g
19.38%
Net Carbohydrates:34.23g
12.45%
Sugar:9.25g
10.28%
Cholesterol:25.63mg
8.54%
Sodium:1056.04mg
45.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.37g
58.74%
Fiber:23.91g
95.63%
Vitamin A:4426.39IU
88.53%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.64%
Folate:254.47µg
63.62%
Vitamin B1:0.87mg
58.24%
Phosphorus:436.64mg
43.66%
Copper:0.87mg
43.63%
Potassium:1091.9mg
31.2%
Magnesium:116.78mg
29.19%
Iron:4.53mg
25.18%
Zinc:3.6mg
24.02%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.93%
Vitamin B3:4.35mg
21.73%
Vitamin B5:1.95mg
19.46%
Vitamin K:16.76µg
15.96%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.57%
Vitamin C:10.49mg
12.71%
Selenium:8.17µg
11.68%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.69%
Calcium:70.99mg
7.1%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.16%