Slow-Cooker Split-Pea Soup- Martha Stewart

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical option.

In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil, then carefully pour into a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Add split peas, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and ham hocks; season with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on high until split peas are creamy, about 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove ham hocks from pot. Discard skin and bones; dice meat.

Discard bay leaves.

Lightly mash peas with the back of a wooden spoon.

Return ham to soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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