Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split Pea Soup with Ham
Recipe by Our Best Bites

1 lb. dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth or 8 c. water + 8 tsp. chicken or vegetable bouillon or soup base
1 lb. bone-in ham, diced into small pieces and trimmed of excessive fat
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
pinch of thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. malt vinegar

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. You can also cook it on high until it starts to boil and then turn the setting on low until you’re ready to serve the soup. Top with Sourdough Garlic-Herb Croutons. Makes 8 1 1/2-cup servings.

Nutritional Information
Per 1 1/2 c. serving

Calories: 165
Fat: 5.2
Fiber: 5.5
Carbs: 17.6
Protein: 19
Weight Watchers Points: 51/8 Recipe of Croutons: 2 points