SMOKY SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Split pea soup recipes are often flavored with ham hocks, but this veg version gets its smoky taste from smoked paprika and chipotle chiles. Sweet potatoes and split peas are good sources of potassium, which lowers blood pressure. If split peas are old(after about 1-2 years) they will not get tender, so check the date. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine(Feb. 2010).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup split peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (can add more to taste)
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce (more if you like it really spicy)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon oregano, chopped (optional)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (3 cups, you can use winter squash if you like instead or even carrots)
2 medium onions, diced (3 cups)
3 celery ribs, diced (1 cup)
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced (4 tsp.)
6 cups water (or vegetable stock)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Soak split peas in large bowl of cold water overnight(some reviewers said they boiled the peas for 30 or 40 minutes rather than soaking and it worked fine).
  • Heat oil in 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add paprika, chipotle, and cumin if using, and stir. Add sweet potato(or squash), onions, and celery, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic, and sauté 2 minutes.
  • Drain split peas, and add to pot with 6 cups water(I use about 4 cups vegetable stock and 2 cups water). Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Add tomatoes, and cook 30 minutes more, or until split peas are tender.

Albert Reut
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but this recipe is really good. The smokiness adds a lot of flavor.


Hom Nath Sharma
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the smoky flavor is really comforting.


Sophia Romans
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I love the smoky flavor in this soup. It's so unique and delicious.


Abnan Shofiqul
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Niya Dawson
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


Irvin Radebe
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This soup is amazing! The smokiness is perfect.


Reeve Fredenburg
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Definitely making this again!


Mehedi Magla
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Love this recipe!


Javeed zulfiqar
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it turned out great.


David Carlson
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This soup was a bit too smoky for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably try making it again with less smoked paprika.


durakid
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The smokiness was subtle but really made the soup.


Rudoh Mfula
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used a smoked ham hock instead of the bacon, and it gave the soup a really rich flavor.


mdjahangiralom alom
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I love split pea soup, and this recipe did not disappoint. The smokiness added a nice depth of flavor, and the soup was hearty and filling.


Samuel Gold
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This soup was a hit with my family! The smoky flavor was unique and delicious, and the split peas cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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