Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Hash Browns

Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
6 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
8

Ingredients

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Place cooked bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth; stir to combine.

Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours.

Recipe Tip

You can also cook whole bacon strips in the microwave until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and let cool; crush or tear into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)