Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time:: 6 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:: 6 hrs 30 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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¼ pound bacon, chopped
1 pound split peas, rinsed
⅓ (20 ounce) package frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore Ida)
1 onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste (Optional)
8 cups chicken broth
Directions
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Place cooked bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth; stir to combine.
Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours.
Recipe Tip
You can also cook whole bacon strips in the microwave until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and let cool; crush or tear into small pieces.