PERFECT SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This is a carrot and ginger split pea seasoned with smoked paprika and lemon pepper. The key is using all fresh ingredients.

Provided by Kipp Schoenwald

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
½ small sweet potato, diced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 carrots, shaved into strips using a vegetable peeler
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 pound dried split peas
1 teaspoon chopped marjoram
1 ounce freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch smoked paprika, or to taste
1 pinch lemon pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over high heat; add sweet potato, salt, and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir just until sweet potato is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; add onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until onions are brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Place chicken stock, split peas, and marjoram in a pressure cooker. Cover pressure cooker with lid and cook soup according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; open pressure cooker carefully.
  • Stir cooked sweet potatoes and onion-carrot mixture into split pea mixture. Garnish with Parmesan cheese; season with paprika and lemon pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 21.6 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1263.6 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Joseph Grimwoo Grimwood
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Yum!


Guhlam Mustafa
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So good!


Robert Kroiss
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This soup is a must-try!


popy khatun khatun
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hiba Johar
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This soup is amazing! I loved the addition of the ham hock.


B'veck Thapa
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Rondel Rana
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I love this soup! It's my go-to comfort food.


Shabbir Mithila
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This soup is a must-try! It's so delicious and easy to make.


Izhar Izhar
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This soup was amazing! It was so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making it again.


samia elsayed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and hearty. I loved the addition of the ham hock.


Wuthy Chin
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


M Rizwan Rizwan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Malak Allouch
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This soup was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I'll add more water next time. Overall, it was a good soup and I would recommend it.


ZG___Fan___PTI ZG__Fan
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This soup is amazing! I've never been a fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the ham hock and the smoked paprika. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Nur Sofi
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the ham hock adds a delicious smokiness. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to bulk it up.


Memoona Kamal
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This split pea soup was a hit with my family! It was flavorful, hearty, and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.