Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 4-5 hours Serves: 5

Great source of…

✓ Fiber ✓ Magnesium ✓ Iron ✓ Protein ✓ Complex Carbohydrates

Ingredients:

• 2 cups split peas
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• Salt & ground pepper

Steps:

1. In a slow cooker combine broth, split peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 8, until peas are completely soft.
3. Let cool & serve!

Tip:

For a smooth soup, blend after cooking and cooling!