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Split Pea Soup Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
Imagine coming home to the comforting aroma of a steaming bowl of Split Pea Soup, ready to be savored by the whole family.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cup water
  • 4 cup broth
  • 16 oz ham steak
  • 16 oz dried split peas
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except the broth and water, into labeled gallon freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Dump contents of freezer bag into slow cooker then add 2 cups water and 4 cups broth into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours
  • Stir, split peas should break apart as you stir (If soup is too thick, add 1/2 cup water and stir until you achieve the desired texture.
  • Optional: Garnish with cheese and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 4 cups broth and 2 cups water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 15 minutes, then allow a 20-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Stir, split peas should break apart as you stir (If soup is too thick, add 1/2 cup water and stir until you achieve the desired texture.
  4. Optional: Garnish with cheese and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
 
  • Ensure your broth is gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Freezer Labels
Split Pea Soup Freezer Meal Printable Label

Notes

Notes:
  1. If your soup comes out to thick or an unwanted texture then be sure to add water until you reach the desired consistency. 
  2. Hambone is optional. It will give you a very deep earthy ham taste which I love but some people are not a fan. If you want less ham but still the flavor skip the bone and just add the ham meat. 
  3. Easily made vegetarian using veggie broth and omitting the ham. Still delicious and full of flavor soup. 
Keyword Crockpot Split Pea Soup, freezer meals, Slow cooker soup, Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
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