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

Suggestions


Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup featuring Canadian Bacon. Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner. With a health score of 71, it’s not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The combination of tender yellow split peas, savory Canadian bacon, and a medley of fresh vegetables creates a rich and satisfying flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully over 8 to 10 hours, filling your home with an irresistible aroma.

Each bowl is a comforting hug, delivering a balanced caloric breakdown with 29.72% protein, 7.36% fat, and 62.92% carbohydrates. This soup is not just a meal; it’s a nourishing experience that brings warmth and joy to your table. Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or a side, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike. So grab your slow cooker and let’s get started on this delicious journey!

Ingredients

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

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%