Best 8 Lemony Yellow Pea Soup Recipes

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**Lemony Yellow Pea Soup: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Lemony Yellow Pea Soup, a culinary creation that harmoniously blends the tangy brightness of lemons with the earthy heartiness of yellow peas. This delectable soup showcases a vibrant yellow hue, inviting you on a flavor journey that tantalizes the senses. Discover three variations of this comforting dish: the classic Lemony Yellow Pea Soup, a hearty Slow Cooker Lemony Yellow Pea Soup, and a zesty Lemony Yellow Pea Soup with Spinach. Each recipe offers a unique twist, catering to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the depths of flavor in these Lemony Yellow Pea Soup variations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH LEMON



Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Lemon image

This recipe was posted in our local newspaper. Adding the spinach and lemon to the soup provided another special taste and flavor. As usual, pea soup is always better the following day.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed and drained, or
1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed and drained
1 large bay leaf
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed or
8 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large cooking pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, celery, garlic, yellow split peas, chicken broth and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrots start to soften.
  • Add bay leaf and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft but not mushy.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Add spinach, heat and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Add lemon juice and black pepper and stir well.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH LEMON



Yellow Split Pea Soup With Lemon image

This is another yellow split pea soup that I found on the internet. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm posting it for ZWT2. If someone converts this to a crock pot recipe, please let me know how you did it!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups yellow split peas, sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 stalks celery, diced or thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 large lemon, juice and zest of
fresh ground black pepper
paprika
fresh parsley or fresh cilantro, minced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring the peas, water, and bay leaf to a boil, then simmer until the peas are completely soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf, press peas through a sieve and return the puree to the soup pot.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until soft. Add carrot, celery, garlic, salt, and ground cumin, and cook 10 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables to the pea puree and simmer until they are soft. (Rinse out the skillet with a small amount of water, then add the water to the soup.) Add lemon peel and juice to taste.
  • Check for salt and cumin and add more of each if desired.
  • Finish with black pepper to taste and serve sprinkled with paprika and garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 16.7

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP



Yellow Split Pea Soup image

"This is a great new twist on traditional pea soup," remarks Lynn Jurss of Thousand Oaks, California. "It tastes wonderful and has a sunny yellow color."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried yellow split peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup pistachios

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil and butter until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. , Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. In small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY YELLOW PEA SOUP



Lemony Yellow Pea Soup image

To make this soup use yellow split peas, its the secret ingredient according to my colleague. This makes a wonderful lunch served with garlic bread and a light fruit salad.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     African

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup split peas, yellow (green peas may be used)
1 cup celery, sliced
4 cups chicken stock
1/2-1 cup water (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Cook the peas and the celery in the chicken stock for 45 minutes.
  • Once the peas are tender, puree.
  • Add the seasonings, lemon juice and flour to the melted margarine, adding small amounts of the soup to thin (if necessary).
  • If you find the soup too thick add the optional water.
  • Add the margarine mixture to the soup and simmer 15 minutes before you serve.

RED LENTIL AND YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP MADE WITH A PRESSURE COOKER



Red Lentil and Yellow Split Pea Soup Made with a Pressure Cooker image

I love lentils and split peas (no need to soak) so here is my recipe for a hearty comfort food soup. Using the pressure cooker is wonderful because after working all day, this is a quick and energy-saving way to make a meal in around 30 minutes! Serve with a nice hearty piece of warm bread.

Provided by BELEDONA

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

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup red lentils
1 cup yellow split peas
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the lentils, split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, and cumin into a pressure cooker, and stir in the chicken broth. Seal the cooker, bring to pressure over medium heat, and reduce heat to keep the pressure stable; cook under pressure for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow pressure to subside. When the cooker is at normal pressure, remove the cover, season with salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 11.6 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP



Yellow Split Pea Soup image

Make and share this Yellow Split Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium white onions, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 -4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 cups yellow split peas, about 1 lb
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
6 cups fat free chicken broth

Steps:

  • Put the onion in a large non stick saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion is wilted and translucent.
  • Add the garlic, stir and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the split peas, then the seasonings, hot sauce and the broth.
  • Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, until the soup is fairly thick.
  • Remove the cover and stir well before serving.

CURRIED YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SPINACH



Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup With Spinach image

I've been fascinated with yellow split peas lately. I found this in my 365 Low Fat Recipes cookbook. This would freeze well.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups dried split yellow peas
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add ginger, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, coriander and cayenne. Cook, stirring, 1 minute to toast the spices.
  • Add yellow split peas and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until split peas are soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Add spinach and salt. Cook until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Soup will thicken upon standing. Add additional water to thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 211.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 16.8

CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham image

Creamy yellow pea soup studded with bits of ham, carrots, celery, and thyme. There is nothing like this one on a cold day! I am a Canadian now living in the US. and cannot get Habitant® soup anymore, so I came up with this version. I think it is as good as the real thing, if not better, because it is homemade.

Provided by channyharte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups yellow split peas
1 ham bone with some meat
4 carrots, diced
½ large Spanish onion, diced
5 stalks celery, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
8 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce heat; place a lid on the pot slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from soup; strip meat from ham bone, chop meat, and return it to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, Sodium 995.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen or canned yellow peas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you want a smoother soup, blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
  • For a thicker soup, add more yellow peas or use less water.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, add a bay leaf or two while it's simmering.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a crusty piece of bread.

Conclusion:

This lemony yellow pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try!

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