Split Pea Smoked Turkey Soup

Name: Split Pea Smoked Turkey Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 265 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dried split peas; 5 cups water, or more if needed; 3 pounds smoked turkey legs; 3 cups chicken broth; 1.5 cups chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves

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For those who don't like pork — this slow cooker split pea soup has a nice smoky flavor when you use a smoked turkey leg.

Recipe by Bruce Crowell

Updated on January 14, 2023

close up view of Split Pea Smoked Turkey Soup garnished with smoked turkey and fresh herbs in a yellow bowl, with a spoon

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 pound dried split peas
5 cups water, or more if needed
3 pounds smoked turkey legs
3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves

Directions

Combine split peas, water, smoked turkey legs, chicken broth, carrot, celery, potatoes, onion, garlic powder, oregano, and bay leaves in a slow cooker. Set the cooker on Low, cover, and cook until peas are tender and soup is thickened, 4 to 5 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

613	Calories
18g	Fat
49g	Carbs
63g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 613
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	22%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 145mg	48%
Sodium 1740mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 17g	61%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 63g
Vitamin C 16mg	78%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 943mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.