Slow-Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup with Canadian Bacon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Slow-Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup with Canadian Bacon
500 min.
8
236kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup with Canadian Bacon. Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a fantastic blend of flavors and nutrition. With a health score of 71, it’s not just delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as the split peas simmer slowly, absorbing the essence of fresh carrots, onions, and celery, all enhanced by the savory notes of Canadian bacon. This recipe is designed for convenience, allowing you to set it and forget it while you go about your day. In just 500 minutes, you’ll have a comforting meal ready to serve, perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time in between.

Each bowl is packed with 236 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. The creamy texture, achieved by blending part of the soup, adds a luxurious touch that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a main dish or a side, this soup is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a wholesome meal that warms both body and soul!

Ingredients

  • cups water 
  • pound peas dried split yellow rinsed
  • 1.5 cups carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • ounces canadian bacon diced canadian-style
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon rosemary dried crumbled
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • blender
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.
  3. Place 2 cups of the soup in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; pour into bowl. Repeat with 2 more cups soup. Stir all blended soup into soup in slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein29.72%
Fat7.36%
Carbs62.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.6
Glycemic Load
1.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.665651995203%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.31kcal
11.82%
Fat:1.98g
3.04%
Saturated Fat:0.5g
3.13%
Carbohydrates:38.05g
12.68%
Net Carbohydrates:22.6g
8.22%
Sugar:6.18g
6.87%
Cholesterol:8.86mg
2.95%
Sodium:493.24mg
21.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.97g
35.95%
Vitamin A:4134.78IU
82.7%
Fiber:15.45g
61.81%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.98%
Folate:164.93µg
41.23%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
37.78%
Copper:0.56mg
27.81%
Phosphorus:263.76mg
26.38%
Potassium:727.42mg
20.78%
Magnesium:75.68mg
18.92%
Iron:2.79mg
15.51%
Vitamin B3:3.02mg
15.08%
Zinc:2.07mg
13.77%
Vitamin K:13.38µg
12.74%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.84%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.93%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.23%
Selenium:5.44µg
7.77%
Calcium:53.95mg
5.4%
Vitamin C:3.77mg
4.58%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.31%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.98%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.78%