Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful split pea and pork soup, a heartwarming and comforting dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Bursting with flavors, this hearty soup combines the wholesome goodness of split peas with succulent chunks of tender pork, creating a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. Accompanied by a medley of aromatic vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onions, this soup is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the richness of the broth, infused with the essence of savory herbs and spices, that envelops each ingredient in a delectable embrace. Indulge in this classic comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening or a wholesome family meal. Additionally, discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a vegetarian split pea soup, a smoky ham and split pea soup, and a slow cooker split pea soup for effortless preparation. Whichever variation you choose, you'll relish the comforting warmth and flavors that make split pea and pork soup a culinary delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE
Steps:
- Pork: Preheat the oven to 300°.
- Add the onions, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to a medium size sauce pot.
- Next, each pork tenderloin in half and season well on all sides with salt and pepper, and add it to the pot with the vegetables and herbs.
- Add in oil and make sure the pork is submerged.
- Cook in the oven for 4 hours.
- Remove from the oven and add each pork tenderloin to a large frying pan over medium-high heat until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Shred the pork using 2 forks. Note: Strain the confit fat and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month for other confit recipes.
- Soup: With about 2 hours left in the cooking process of the pork confit, add the butter to a large pot over medium heat along with the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sweat for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly rendered.
- Add in the peas, split peas, and chicken stock and simmer over low heat for about 90 minutes or until the peas have broken down and the soup is thick.
- With about 20 minutes left in the cooking process, add the potatoes to the soup and cook until tender.
- Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper and add the shredded pork. Note: I only used half of the amount of shredded pork confit but you can absolutely use it all. It is delicious to eat by itself or serve as its own meal.
- Pour some into a bowl and add on optional crème Fraiche garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 9 g, Calories 434 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
PULLED PORK SPLIT PEA SOUP
This soup is a great creation with leftover pulled pork in the autumn season. It's hearty, flavourful, and delicious! Enjoy!
Provided by cgord
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a 4-quart pot set over medium-low heat. Cook and stir yellow and red onions, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf in the hot oil until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir pork, peas, chicken broth, and carrot into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until split peas are soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1506.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH PORK BELLY
An easy and flavorful take on split pea soup. (Note: I often strain out the pieces of pork belly and run the soup through my food processor - I like my split pea soup really thick and creamy!)
Provided by vkarlson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion and pork belly in a large pot over medium heat until pork is browned and onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water, vegetable broth, white wine, split peas, thyme, celery seed, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors have combined, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 176.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SPLIT PEA SOUP
This customizable recipe for classic split pea soup allows you to make it vegetarian or not with equally delicious results. Meat eaters can get that classic smoky flavor by adding bacon or ham hock, while vegetarians can reach for the smoked paprika. Half the split peas are added part way through cooking, which adds texture to each cozy, hearty spoonful.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories lunch, weekday, beans, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Once cool, crumble and set aside for garnish. If using ham hock: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then brown the ham hock until golden, about 6 minutes. If making the soup vegetarian: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion, leeks and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. (If the vegetables seem dry, add a little olive oil.) Stir in the carrots, paprika (if using), half the split peas, thyme and 8 cups stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Mash the soup coarsely with a potato masher or give it a few quick blitzes with an immersion blender (watch out for the thyme sprigs). If you'd prefer a smoother soup, blitz until nearly smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 pound split peas and simmer about 1 hour, or until the peas are soft. If at any point the soup looks too thick, add more stock or water; if it looks too thin, remove the lid during the second simmer until it thickens. If using ham hocks, remove any meat from the bone, cut it into small cubes and stir into the soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crumbled bacon, if using, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 611, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 2129 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SALT PORK
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the yellow split peas carefully. Cover them with chicken broth, add the chopped onions, salt pork, bay leaf and herbs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 1 to1 1/4 hours or until the peas are tender but have not fallen apart.
- Remove salt pork from the soup; discard the bay leaf and season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cut the salt pork into 1/4 inch slices. Place a few slices of pork in individual serving bowls, ladle soup over the pork and serve with good rye bread.
- VARIATIONS Add a chopped carrot and stalk of celery to the mixture; after you remove the salt pork, puree the soup and thin with more stock if too thick.
- Or simmer soup without salt pork; saute kielbasa until crisp, slice thinly and serve in soup.
PARKER'S SPLIT PEA SOUP
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup? Cook up a pot of Parker's Split Pea Soup by Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h40m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom to prevent scorching.
- Rinse the split peas thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- If you don't have any ham hocks, you can substitute smoked sausage or bacon.
- Add more vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Split pea and pork soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, with or without vegetables, split pea and pork soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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