Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This slow cooker split pea soup is the perfect cozy Fall dinner. Using minimal ingredients, this soup is delicious and healthy!

Ingredients

  • 3 strips bacon, sliced into small pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups dry split peas
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 5 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium.  Once the pan is hot, add the sliced bacon strips and cook until crispy.  Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the contents of the skillet and the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot.  Cook on low for 10 hours.
  3. Once the crockpot is finished, stir the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.