Crock Pot Vegetarian Split Pea Cauliflower Soup With Optional Ham Add In Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

CROCK POT VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA & CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH OPTIONAL HAM ADD-IN

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one more minute. Add to 4.5-quart or larger Crock Pot along with cauliflower, split peas, vegetable broth, cumin, sage, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf.
• Cook on low for 8 hours, or until split peas are completely soft.
• Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
• If adding ham, remove about 1 1/2 cups per serving to a saucepan and stir in 1/4 cup diced ham. Heat together for about 10 minutes.
• Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Top carnivorous servings with additional chopped ham if desired.

VEGETARIAN SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Layer ingredients in order listed above. Do not stir
• Cover and cook until peas are soft High: 4-5 hours or Low: 8-10 hours
• Remove bay leaf and garlic (if it has held together) before serving.