Each year, I like to sink into the Christmas spirit in formal wear at my home alongside some friends and family. A few highlights are important to hit each year, hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps, a simple menu of cheese, meats and crackers, a spiral cut ham, and a group photo.

In the days following – as I continue to munch on the spoils of leftover finger foods – comes the Split Pea Soup from Heffe’s mama’s recipe box.

Vivian’s Split Pea Soup

Recipe Type: Comfort Food

Author: Betsy Moyer

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 2 hours 30 mins

Total time: 2 hours 45 mins

Serves: 6-8 servings

This slow cooker soup recipe is the best way to discard of your most recent Christmas Party hambone! 😉

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cups green split peas
• 2 1/2 Cups cold water
• 2 1/2 Cups White Wine
• 1 Onion Finely Chopped
• 2 Carrots Finely Chopped
• 1 Stalk Celery w/ Leaves, Finely Chopped
• 1 Meaty Ham Bone
• Herbs de Provence, Salt & Pepper to taste
• Croutons

Instructions

1. Layer split peas, onions, carrots, ham bone & then celery into slow cooker.
2. Pour over Water and Wine, do not cover Ham Bone
3. Place on High for 5/6 hours or Low for 8-10 hours
4. Remove bone & press mixture through food mill
5. Return to slow cooker pot
6. If needed, season w/ more salt & pepper
7. Garnish w/ croutons

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