🥣 Crockpot Split Pea Soup (Healthy & Hearty)
This is a simple, high-fiber, high-protein soup that’s great for weight control and heart health — especially since you’ve cut added sugar.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups dried green split peas (rinsed, no soaking needed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1–2 cups water (as needed)
- Optional: 1 smoked ham bone or 1 cup diced ham
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add everything to the crockpot.
- Stir well.
- Cook:
- Low: 7–8 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Remove bay leaf (and ham bone if used).
- Blend slightly if you want it smoother (optional).
- Adjust salt at the end.
🥗 Make It Even Healthier
- Skip the ham for a plant-based version.
- Add extra veggies (spinach, zucchini).
- Stir in a squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Top with plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for extra protein.
💚 Why It’s Good for Weight Loss
- Very filling (fiber + protein)
- Low in added sugar
- Helps stabilize blood sugar
- Budget-friendly and meal-prep friendly
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A higher-protein version
- A low-sodium heart-healthy version
- Or a version designed for faster weight loss
Just tell me your goal 😊
