Ham, Black Eyed Pea, And Idaho® Potato Slow Cooker Soup

Ham, Black Eyed Pea, And Idaho® Potato Slow Cooker Soup
4.3 (3 ratings)
Smoked ham hock and a sprinkle of Parmesan adds savory depth to this hearty soup that's full of tender Idaho® potatoes, vegetables and black eyed peas.Recipe courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission and recipe author Betsy Haley
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
Servings
12
Ham, Black Eyed Pea, and Idaho® Potato Slow Cooker Soup
Total time: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2-3 large idaho® potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup dried black eyed peas
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 ribs of celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 5 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 8 cup water
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients to a 7-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. Lift ham hock from the soup and use a fork to shred meat from the bone. Add meat back to the slow cooker.
  4. Serve soup topped with grated Parmesan cheese.