CROCK POT VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA & CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH OPTIONAL HAM ADD-IN

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Crock Pot Vegetarian Split Pea & Cauliflower Soup with Optional Ham Add-In image

This vegetarian-at-its-roots split pea soup is comforting and familiar, with warm smoky notes thanks to the cumin and smoked paprika. Just add ham at the end for the meat-eaters.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 2 cups))
1 stalk celery (diced (about 1/2 cup))
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups cauliflower florets (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
2 cups dried split peas
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
Additional salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil and smoked paprika for garnish
Ham add-in
1/4 cup diced ham per serving

Steps:

  • In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one more minute. Add to 4.5-quart or larger Crock Pot along with cauliflower, split peas, vegetable broth, cumin, sage, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, or until split peas are completely soft.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • If adding ham, remove about 1 1/2 cups per serving to a saucepan and stir in 1/4 cup diced ham. Heat together for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Top carnivorous servings with additional chopped ham if desired.

Jaun Davids
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then I have leftovers for lunch all week.


Ray JK
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Belal GAMING
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have a lot of ham leftover after Easter and this is a great way to use it up.


Mahid Islam
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian soup recipes and this one did not disappoint. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.


Mazandi Banda
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This soup is delicious and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Yllking
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Izak Rice
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I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but I actually really liked this soup. The cauliflower flavor is very subtle and it adds a nice creaminess to the soup.


Adeel Chachar
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


JaheemSoSaucy
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mahendra Birbikram
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some cauliflower, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in the crock pot with some split peas and broth. The result was a delicious and healthy soup that the w


Saqib Raza
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Very disappointed with this recipe. The soup was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.


Abir Subas
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again.


11Mohammad11 Kausar
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This vegetarian split pea soup is delicious! It's hearty and filling, and the cauliflower adds a nice subtle sweetness. I also love that it's so easy to make - just dump everything in the crock pot and let it do its thing.