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Turkey Split Pea Soup

  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cooking Time

    4 - 10 hours

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  • 1 (16-oz) package dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 1 Diestel Smoked Turkey Thigh or 2 Diestel Smoked Turkey Drumsticks
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped (leaves optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups turkey/chicken broth

  1. Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given, adding the broth last. Do not stir ingredients.
  2. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-10 hours until peas are very soft and turkey falls off the bone.

ROASTING TIMES

HOW LONG ‘TIL WE EAT?

If your bird is unstuffed, then you’re in luck: take 30 minutes off the cook time listed below.*

Weight Approx. Roasting Time
6-10lbs 2 hrs
10-12 lbs 2 -2.75 hrs
12-14 lbs 2.75-3.5 hrs
14-16 lbs 3.5 - 3.75 hrs
16-18 lbs 3.754 hrs
18-20 lbs 4-4.5 hrs
20-22 lbs 4.5-5 hrs
Weight Approx. Roasting Time
22-24 lbs 5 -5.25 hrs
24-26 lbs 5.25 -5.5 hrs
28-30 lbs 5.5 - 5.75 hrs
32-34 lbs 5.756.25 hrs
34-36+ lbs 6.25 -6.5 hrs