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 soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup featuring Canadian bacon. Perfect for those chilly days, this hearty soup is not only incredibly satisfying but also boasts a health score of 71, making it a guilt-free choice for lunch or dinner. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary needs while still delivering on flavor.

The combination of tender yellow split peas, sweet carrots, and savory Canadian bacon creates a rich and comforting dish that is sure to please the whole family. 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. Imagine coming home to a warm bowl of soup, ready to be enjoyed after a long day!

This recipe serves eight, making it perfect for meal prep or gatherings. Each serving is packed with protein and fiber, ensuring you stay full and satisfied. Plus, with only 236 calories per serving, you can indulge without the worry. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a deliciously healthy meal that’s as easy to make as it is to love!

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%