ROSEMARY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

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The addition of rosemary and meatballs make this a new and interesting version of typical split pea soup. I like to serve it as a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups dried split peas, rinsed
MEATBALLS
1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle or Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion, garlic and rosemary in butter until tender. Add broth, peas and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until peas are soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. , For meatballs, combine pork or turkey, rosemary and pepper. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs until no longer pink. Ladle half of the cooled soup into a blender or food processor; puree. Return soup to the kettle along with the meatballs and heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

Beauty Hammy
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Warna Baloch
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Loved this soup! It was so flavorful and comforting. The meatballs were a great addition.


Chris Rowe
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Mahesh M Thrikkovil
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs are the perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Quentin Barnes
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The meatballs were especially good.


Daniel Reott
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This was a great recipe. The soup was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Dolan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I love the addition of rosemary, it really gives the soup a unique flavor.


Tay
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This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the soup is so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Anil Harilall
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Just made this soup and it was a hit! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the soup itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Priscilla Ntshekang
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make! I especially love the addition of meatballs, which makes it a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.