Best 7 Split Pea And Barley Soup Recipes

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In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey through the comforting flavors of split pea and barley soup, a hearty and wholesome dish packed with goodness. From the classic combination of split peas and barley to a flavorful vegan version and a slow-cooker variation, we've got a recipe for every taste and cooking style. With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a delicious and satisfying soup that will warm your soul and nourish your body. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY SOUP



Split Pea and Barley Soup image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound green split peas
Water
3 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup medium barley
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup minced fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Pick over the split peas. Rinse, drain and place them in a saucepan. Cover with water to the depth of one inch, bring to a boil and cook for two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to soften for one hour.
  • Melt butter or oil in a large, heavy kettle. Add onion, celery and carrot and saute over medium heat until soft and just barely beginning to color. Drain and rinse the peas and add them. Add 10 cups of water and the bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook for one hour. Add the barley and continue cooking one hour longer.
  • Stir the soup, add lemon juice and dill. Season to taste with salt (don't be surprised if you need quite a bit) and pepper. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH SPINACH AND BARLEY



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A split-pea puree is extra nutritious (and extra green) thanks to baby spinach. The swirl of plain yogurt brings brightness, and a sprinkle of barley gives the make-ahead soup another healthy boost-it contains the soluble fiber beta-glucan, which has been found to do wonders to lower bad cholesterol.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, chopped and well washed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water, or a combination
1 pound dried split peas, picked over
5 ounces baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt (not Greek), whisked, for serving
2 cups cooked barley, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add leeks, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add broth and peas; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until peas are creamy, 50 to 55 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until just wilted, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot; season with salt and pepper. (If too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with yogurt and oil, top with barley, and serve.

HEARTY SPLIT PEA, BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



Hearty Split Pea, Bean and Barley Soup image

Make and share this Hearty Split Pea, Bean and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Easy

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 quarts water
1 meaty ham bone
2 cups dried split peas
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas
1/2 cup dried navy beans
2 -4 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed celery seed
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove ham bone and cut meat into bite sized pieces.
  • Return to soup, discarding bone. Discard bay leaves.

CROCKPOT SPLIT PEA, LENTIL, AND BARLEY SOUP AKA WEIGHT WATCHERS



Crockpot Split Pea, Lentil, and Barley Soup Aka Weight Watchers image

I made split pea and barley soup and was left with only a little bit of each left. I made Lentil soup, and was left with only a little bit of the bag left. I really, really wanted split pea soup tonight, so I decided to put a little bit of each in and see how it goes. I also added some turkey pepperoni instead of ham (so feel free to use whatever smoky meat you want) because...I didn't have any ham! The outcome was something unexpectedly delicious, and I think I'll be making this quite a bit in the future! By the way, each portion of this is 6 very filling Weight Watchers points (recalculating for the new system) without the turkey pepperoni. With the turkey pepperoni, it's 7.

Provided by TracyFL

Categories     Stew

Time 4h10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces dried split peas
1 1/2 ounces barley
1 1/2 ounces brown lentils
3/4 cup turkey pepperoni (or any smoky meat you want, or omit completely!)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups fat-free chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, layer every ingredient except the broth in order listed (do not stir). Boil broth, then add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. 3Discard bay leaves before serving.

SPLIT PEA, BARLEY AND HAM SOUP



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Make and share this Split Pea, Barley and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crispbrook

Categories     Winter

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, Chopped
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb dried split peas, rinsed
10 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (for richer soup) or 1 cup half-and-half (for richer soup)
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup diced carrot
2 cups cubed ham or 2 cups smoked turkey sausage

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add onions, then add pepper, salt, pepper sauce and stir twice.
  • Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add rinsed split peas,barley,chopped carrots, garlic, bay leaves and saute another 2 minutes, stirring several times.
  • Add chicken broth and the chopped ham or smoked turkey sausage.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, remove bay leaves,add milk or half and half and stir.
  • Enjoy with warm, crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 2289.4, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 32.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 44

YELLOW SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY SOUP



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Meatless, non-dairy, delicious comfort food. Anyone entering the house and inhaling the aroma while you are preparing this soup will be drooling. This recipe was my mother's which I modified to make it vegetarian. My mother used to use chicken stock. If you promise not to tell her, I think it is a lot better than her's was. I made it for her and she swears it is her recipe. I never let on that it isn't. Everyone who tastes this soup loves it.

Provided by Mel the dabbler

Categories     Onions

Time 3h30m

Yield 7-8 quarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups yellow split peas (rinsed and drained)
6 carrots (preferably in slivers or matchsticks, chopped works)
6 stalks celery, chopped
5 medium onions, chopped
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons oil (to saute the onions)
5 tablespoons instant chicken-style consomme soup and seasoning mix
water (for amount, see directions)
whole wheat croutons

Steps:

  • In a large teflon coated frying pan over medium heat, saute 1/2 the onions with the oil until soft and dark brown.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add crushed garlic.
  • Set aside.
  • Put carrots, celery, 1/2 of the chopped onions, split peas and the powdered chicken-flavored consomme into an 8 quart pot.
  • Fill with cold water till about 1 inch from top.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once it has come to a boil, reduce heat, stir in bay leaves and barley.
  • Simmer covered for 2 hours (until all the liquid is and remains cloudy).
  • Stir in the onions and garlic and simmer for an additional half hour. Season to taste.
  • Sprinkle some croutons on top fo ladled soup and serve.
  • Or ladle into containers and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 months. To reheat, microwave on high until hot, add water if it is too thick and re-season if necessary.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 24.9, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.3

SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups split peas
6 cups water
4 cups chicken broth (or 2 14.5 oz. cans)
1/3 cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup barley
6 cups water
2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup celery, diced
snipped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and sort the split peas. 2. Add them to a large pot with 6 cups of water, chicken broth, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, pepper, and thyme. 3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the peas are soft. 4. While the peas are cooking, combine the barley with 6 cups of water in a saucepan. 5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the barley is soft and most of the water has been absorbed. 6. When the split pea mixture has become a thick soup, use a handheld blender to puree the peas until the mixture is smooth. 7. A standard blender or food processor may also be used to puree the soup in batches. 8. This step may also be omitted. 9Drain the the remaining water from the barley and add the barley to the split pea mixture. 10. Add the carrots and celery and continue to simmer the soup for 15 to 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally. 11. Turn off the heat, cover the soup, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. 12. Garnish each serving with the snipped green onion.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your soup. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Split peas and barley can take a while to cook, so be sure to start your soup early. You can also cook them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • To make your soup more flavorful, brown the vegetables before adding them to the pot. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the vegetables and create a richer flavor.
  • Add a bay leaf or two to the pot while the soup is cooking. This will help to infuse the soup with a subtle, aromatic flavor.
  • Season your soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Serve your soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Split pea and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make soup, making it a great option for busy families. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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