Spicy Split Pea Soup

Name: Spicy Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 h
Total time: 9 h 10 min
Yield: 10 big hearty bowls, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1/4 cup instant minced onion; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 20 ounces dried split yellow peas (I prefer yellow, but green are good too); 2 cups cubed ham; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 1 pint whipping cream

Submitted by Chef #595011

"I love this recipe because it is easy and I can start it in about 10 minutes in the morning and when I come home I have a delcious meal with a nice bite to it. It is very savory and can be made without the ham and still tastes great!"

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Ready In:: 9hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 10 big hearty bowls
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

2 tablespoons light olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup instant minced onion
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
20 ounces dried split yellow peas (I prefer yellow, but green are good too)
2 cups cubed ham
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 pint whipping cream

directions

In crock pot combine olive oil, minced onions, crushed red peppers, garlic, chicken broth, split peas, and ham.Cook on low for 9 hours.
Add the can of pumpkin and stir until it is completely combined.
Add whipping cream and stir until it is completely combined.
I like to add a little fresh ground pepper when served.