Whalin's Crock Pot Split Pea Soup

Name: Whalin's Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 quarts approx, 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb dried split green peas; 4 -6 carrots; 1 large onion; 6 -8 stalks celery; 1 -2 medium potato (I prefer yukon gold); 4 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons better than bouillon chicken base (or to taste); 2 bay leaves; 3 -5 garlic cloves (to taste); 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Submitted by Papagayita

"Perfect for cold winter days, made in a crockpot, using bacon instead of ham."

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Ready In:: 6hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 6 quarts approx
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

1 lb dried split green peas
4 -6 carrots
1 large onion
6 -8 stalks celery
1 -2 medium potato (I prefer yukon gold)
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons better than bouillon chicken base (or to taste)
2 bay leaves
3 -5 garlic cloves (to taste)
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

directions

Rinse split peas and sort for rocks.
Very coarsely chop vegetables and put in crock pot with bacon. Add split peas on top and cover with water (or chicken stock). Add bay leaves, parsley, chicken base and cover.
Cook on low for at least 6 hours. I've cooked for up to 12 with no problem. Stir if you think of it.
Just before serving remove bay leaves and blend using immersion blender until consistency you want. Add water if needed to thin out. Check seasonings and add black pepper to taste. Serve with good bread. Keeps well in the fridge to several days and freezes well. May have to add water to thin when you reheat.