Split Pea Soup with Ham & Jalapeno

Name: Split Pea Soup with Ham & Jalapeno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas; 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

To me, this spicy pea soup is total comfort food. I cook it low and slow all day, and it fills the house with a yummy aroma. It's so good with a nice, crispy baguette. —Chelsea Tichenor, Huntington Beach, California

Ingredients

2 smoked ham hocks
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and return to slow cooker.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 316 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 21g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Split Pea Soup in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2016

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Kathy

Jan 12, 2019

If you prefer not to use pork, use a smoked turkey leg - delicious! I love the extra flavor from the jalapenos!
honey25

Oct 17, 2018

Really Delicious!
an1nette

Sep 27, 2018

I fixed this and loved it. Left the seeds and ribs in the green jalapeno's and used two instead of one.
Saltsalt

Jun 9, 2018

Great flavor ,I will never make pea soup without jalape?o again
yvonne

Feb 12, 2018

Followed recipe exactly peas never softened. Not enough meat on ham hocks. If I make this again I will pre-soak the peas and use a chopped up ham steak, not ham hocks. In addition use half chicken or vegetable broth instead of 8 cups of water.
1Goodfoodlover

May 23, 2017

This has become my favorite pea soup recipe.