Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable pea soup recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic green pea soup, a comforting and vibrant dish brimming with fresh peas, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream for a velvety finish. Discover the hearty split pea soup, a robust and smoky delight featuring tender split peas, savory ham or bacon, and a medley of vegetables. For a taste of Mediterranean sunshine, try the vibrant yellow pea soup, a vibrant and flavorful dish infused with turmeric, cumin, and a hint of lemon. And if you're craving a taste of rustic charm, the French pea soup awaits, a simple yet elegant blend of fresh peas, leeks, and a touch of white wine. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors in every spoonful.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP
With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SPLIT PEA SOUP
With only 20 minutes of prep time and just seven ingredients, this soup will cure your cravings for a cozy, soul-warming meal without a ton of work. Split pea and ham soup is just about the easiest, least fussy soup you'll ever make, and this time-tested recipe is one you'll come to rely on whenever you need a comforting meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat peas and water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
- Stir in onion, celery and pepper. Add ham bone. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove ham bone; remove ham from bone. Trim excess fat from ham; cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Stir ham and carrots into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg
OLD-FASHIONED SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM BONE
Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. -Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h45m
Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM
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
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
PARKER'S SPLIT PEA SOUP
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
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.
SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP
When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this split pea soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. -Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
Easy and delicious! Very thick and hearty! Freezes well! (I always make a double batch and freeze 2/3.) Update: If you overcook, the soup will get even thicker than usual! and turn a little bit of an olive drab color--it will still taste good though!
Provided by Dwynnie
Categories Ham
Time 8h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
- Pour in water. Do not stir!
- Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.
- Remove bones and bay leaf.
- Serve!
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM HOCKS
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and carrots over medium-high heat. Add peas and ham hock and cover with stock by a couple inches. Bring to a simmer and cook about 1 hour until soup is thick and peas have almost disintegrated but not quite. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and let cool. Pull meat from ham hock bone and shred. Garnish with ham and pepper.
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP
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
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
- Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP
The classic pairing of mild split peas and rich ham come together in a delicious slow-cooker version.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.
- Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham into soup. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg
VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP
Even the pickiest eater will request this vegetarian split pea soup recipe time and again. Thick and well-seasoned, it's a nutritional powerhouse packed with fiber and protein. It's wonderful with a slice of crusty French bread. -Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h45m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; return to pan and heat through. If desired, garnish with carrots and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SPLIT PEA WITH HAM SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the peas, hocks, carrots, celery and onions in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Tie the parsley, thyme and bay leaf together with kitchen string. Add the herb bundle, stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer; cover and cook until the peas are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and remove the hocks to a bowl to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into cubes. Remove the herb bundle from the soup and discard.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender to desired consistency. Heat the soup to a simmer with the meat and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls. Serve with the Simple Salad.
- Although the salad is prewashed, still give it a soak in a big bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes. Lift the salad out of the water, so any grit is left in the bowl. Put it in a salad spinner; don't pack it in or the greens will get bruised. Spin dry. If you don't have a spinner, lay on a clean towel and gently pat dry.
- Put the greens in a big bowl. Drizzle 3 tablespoons (a regular soup spoon is fine ¿ you don't need the measuring type) of olive oil over the greens. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using tongs or 2 forks, toss just enough so that all the greens are lightly dressed. Transfer to 4 salad plates and serve immediately.
FRESH PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.
GRANDMA'S PEA SOUP
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it once and you'll be hooked. -Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven. , Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan. , For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth. , Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Freeze Option: Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON
This is a thick, mellow split pea soup with a whisper of meaty smoke and the brambly fragrance of thyme. The recipe is easy and copious, and the soup freezes well. Look for split peas that have a use-by date on the package and are relatively fresh; they will cook faster and better.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice bacon into 1/4-inch cubes. Place in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Cook until fat is rendered and translucent. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion and garlic are soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add split peas, stir to coat with fat, and add bay leaves and 2 quarts stock. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so soup simmers. Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes, until no more appears. Add thyme leaves. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer, until peas are soft and starting to fall apart. Add more stock, as needed.
- Remove soup from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a food processor in several batches, short of perfect smoothness; you should be able to spoon up some texture. Reheat soup, skimming off any foam. Stir from the bottom to mix well, then ladle into bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HAM BONE AND GREEN SPLIT PEA SOUP
Split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover Christmas ham bone!
Provided by Mark
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add celery, onion, carrot, and salt. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and garlic. Nestle ham bone into the pot; add stock and diced ham. Fill pot with water to about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Mix and bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot and stirring every 30 minutes, until peas are mostly disintegrated, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn ham bone and skim surface for fat once every hour. Take bone out, remove any meat, and return meat to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g
SLOW-COOKER HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
This recipe is proof that soup is a perfect food to slow cook. The low and slow cooking softens up the ham hock and infuses the black-eyed peas with loads of flavor, without turning them to mush. And after it's finished its flavoring duties, that ham hock still has more to give your soup. The meat that's clinging to the hock gets chopped into bits and added back in for a toothsome texture and heartiness that'll satisfy the whole family. So next time you need a set-it-and-forget-it family dinner, you know what to do.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add garlic and thyme; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add broth, black-eyed peas and ham hock to slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until meat on ham hock is tender and easily separated from bone.
- Remove ham hock. Remove ham from bone; discard bone. Shred ham; return to slow cooker, and stir.
- Skim off any excess fat from top of soup. Add parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
This is a great New Year's meal! Perfect on a cold winter night. Great comfort food. Serve with corn bread.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, cook and stir the pork sausage and ground beef with the onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes; drain off excess fat. Pour in the water, and stir in black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, salt, canned green chilies, molasses, beef bouillon cubes, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 2228.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen peas: Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option if fresh peas are not available. Avoid using canned peas, as they can be mushy and have a strong metallic taste.
- Soak the peas before cooking: Soaking the peas for at least 30 minutes will help them to cook more evenly and quickly. You can also soak the peas overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to peas, you can add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes. This will make the soup more flavorful and nutritious.
- Add herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to pea soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper.
- Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your soup. Use a homemade stock if you have time, or use a good quality store bought stock.
- Don't overcook the peas: Peas should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooked peas will lose their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Pea soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a pea soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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