SPICY SPLIT PEA SOUP

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I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup. After moving to New Mexico a few years ago, I discovered folks here put peppers or chilies in almost everything. So I decided to add some to this soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
6 cups water
1 meaty ham bone or 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
4 chicken bouillon cubes
3 to 5 medium Anaheim peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped or 2 to 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the peas, water, ham bone and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour longer. Remove ham bone and cut meat from bone. Return to the soup and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Saadi Saadi
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I love the smoky flavor that the ham hock gives to this soup.


Hadjou issam
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Alfie Bjornson
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Kimberly Bentley
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kiyiy Hhyf
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Asonge Kali
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, which makes it even faster.


misternaz
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food.


adekunle ayodele
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This soup is also great served cold, as a refreshing summer meal.


sharjeel ansari
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I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to this soup to give it an extra kick.


Mayura Madhusanka
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Tshepo Gift
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I love the smoky flavor that the ham hock gives to this soup.


Malik Faheem
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a winter meal.


ChuChu TV stories
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I made this soup for a party and everyone loved it. It was a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Gsh Hdbh
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I wasn't sure about the spice level of this soup, but it was perfect! It had just the right amount of heat.


Ovi Mondol
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes it even easier.


MHassan MHassan
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I love split pea soup, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The addition of the spices gives it a really unique and flavorful twist.


ROSY ROSE
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This spicy split pea soup was a hit! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup was the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.