Best 8 Cooks Illustrated Split Pea Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of our split pea soup, a culinary journey that promises a delightful symphony of flavors. This classic soup, crafted with culinary precision, is elevated with simple techniques that coax out the best of each ingredient. Savor the harmonious blend of tender split peas, aromatic vegetables, and a whisper of herbs, all simmered in a rich broth that delivers a satisfying depth of flavor. Experience the velvety texture and alluring aroma that will transport you to a cozy haven of comfort. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from the traditional to the adventurous. Dive into the classic split pea soup, explore the vibrant flavors of the Moroccan-inspired version, or embrace the smoky allure of the ham and pea soup. Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure that every spoonful tells a tale of culinary excellence. Prepare to be captivated by the magic of our split pea soup, a culinary masterpiece that nourishes the soul and delights the senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARKER'S SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup? Cook up a pot of Parker's Split Pea Soup by Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
1 pound dried split green peas
8 cups chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.

SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP - COOKS ILLUSTRATED



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Another, simpler version of their Split Pea and Ham soup using a ham steak and bacon. Excellentl flavour!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Ham

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped fine (about 1-1/2 cups)
salt
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
7 cups water
1 lb ham steak (left whole)
3 bacon, thick cut (left whole)
1 lb split peas, picked through and rinsed (2 cups)
2 thyme, sprigs of fresh
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
pepper
hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, bacon, green peas, thyme, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring frequently to keep peas from sticking to bottom.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove ham steak, cover with foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove skin and shred ham into small pieces with two forks, Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves and bacon slices. Cut the fat off the bacon and chop into small pieces. Stir ham and bacon back into soup and return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a few shakes of hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 1068.3, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 34.5

BEST EVER SPLIT PEA



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Really sticks to your ribs, really tasty, high fiber. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. Very easy.

Provided by DOGLOVER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrot
2 cups finely chopped celery
½ tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup green split peas
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 723.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

EASY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Easy Split Pea Soup

Provided by Patricia Murray

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Pork     Vegetable     St. Patrick's Day     Celery     Pea     Carrot     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
1 1/2 pounds smoked pork hocks
2 teaspoons dried leaf marjoram
1 1/2 cups green split peas
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add pork and marjoram; stir 1 minute. Add peas, then water, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover pot; simmer soup until pork and vegetables are tender peas are falling apart, stirring often, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Transfer hocks to bowl. Puree 5 cups soup in batches in blender. Return to pot. Cut pork off bones. Dice pork; return pork to soup. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Rewarm before serving.)

HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky, and a tasty change of pace. -Barbara Link, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas
8 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed cooked corned beef or ham
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This customizable recipe for classic split pea soup allows you to make it vegetarian or not with equally delicious results. Meat eaters can get that classic smoky flavor by adding bacon or ham hock, while vegetarians can reach for the smoked paprika. Half the split peas are added part way through cooking, which adds texture to each cozy, hearty spoonful.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     lunch, weekday, beans, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon or 1 (1-pound) smoked ham hock, or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts rinsed and thinly sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 pound dried split green peas
2 fresh thyme sprigs
8 to 12 cups chicken stock or water
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Once cool, crumble and set aside for garnish. If using ham hock: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then brown the ham hock until golden, about 6 minutes. If making the soup vegetarian: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion, leeks and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. (If the vegetables seem dry, add a little olive oil.) Stir in the carrots, paprika (if using), half the split peas, thyme and 8 cups stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Mash the soup coarsely with a potato masher or give it a few quick blitzes with an immersion blender (watch out for the thyme sprigs). If you'd prefer a smoother soup, blitz until nearly smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 pound split peas and simmer about 1 hour, or until the peas are soft. If at any point the soup looks too thick, add more stock or water; if it looks too thin, remove the lid during the second simmer until it thickens. If using ham hocks, remove any meat from the bone, cut it into small cubes and stir into the soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crumbled bacon, if using, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 611, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 2129 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PRESSURE COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HORSERADISH CREAM



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The pressure cooker turns simple ingredients into a creamy and satisfying soup in under an hour. Split peas are a type of field pea that's been dried and split. They have been eaten around the world for ages, because they are cheap, nonperishable and widely available. This recipe is enriched a ham hock, which provides salty pork bits. Ham hocks can be harder to find, but they are also inexpensive and add body and flavor to soups - and freeze well, so they are worth having on hand. If you don't have a ham hock, you can use a leftover ham bone or diced thick-cut ham, or toss in some crisped bacon at the end. (You can also prepare this recipe in a slow-cooker.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
5 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup dry white wine or vermouth (see Tip)
1 pound green or yellow split peas
1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound)
1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons jarred, drained horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Turn on the sauté setting on a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Melt the butter, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrot, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt and a few generous grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the stock and wine, and let the mixture come to a bubble, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in the spit peas and ham hock.
  • Put the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the steam valve to sealed. Set to cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. After the cook time, turn off the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually by twisting the steam valve to vent.
  • The soup will thicken as it sits; if it is too thick for your taste, stir in a bit of warm broth or water. If you'd like the soup to be thicker, turn on the sauté setting and let the soup bubble with the lid off for a few minutes, to reduce. Discard the bay leaves, then stir in the lemon juice.
  • Transfer the ham hock to a bowl. Using two forks, pull the meat from the ham hock; discard the bone and return the meat to the pot. Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, horseradish and mustard, and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve the soup with the horseradish cream for topping. (Split pea soup thickens dramatically when chilled, so if you have leftovers, stir in a little water or broth when reheating to loosen the texture.)

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 ½ pounds ham bone
2 onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 potato, diced

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  • Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips

  • Use a variety of split peas. The combination of green and yellow split peas creates a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Soak the split peas overnight. This helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful broth. A good-quality chicken or vegetable broth will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
  • Add vegetables and herbs. Carrots, celery, onions, and garlic are all classic additions to split pea soup. Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary can also add a lot of flavor.
  • Don't overcook the soup. Split peas should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion

Split pea soup is a delicious, hearty, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a pot of split pea soup that will warm your soul on a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give split pea soup a try.

Tips

  • Use a variety of split peas. The combination of green and yellow split peas creates a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Soak the split peas overnight. This helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful broth. A good-quality chicken or vegetable broth will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
  • Add vegetables and herbs. Carrots, celery, onions, and garlic are all classic additions to split pea soup. Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary can also add a lot of flavor.
  • Don't overcook the soup. Split peas should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion

Split pea soup is a delicious, hearty, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a pot of split pea soup that will warm your soul on a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give split pea soup a try.

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