Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Split Pea Soup, elevated with the freshness of sweet peas and tender potatoes. This classic comfort food is made vegan-friendly without compromising on taste. Discover a collection of Split Pea Soup recipes that cater to various dietary needs and preferences. From the traditional slow-cooker method to the quick and easy Instant Pot version, these recipes offer a delicious and nutritious meal that warms the soul on chilly days.
Explore variations such as the smoky Chipotle Split Pea Soup, the creamy Vegan Split Pea Soup, the zesty Lemon-Herb Split Pea Soup, and the comforting Sausage and Split Pea Soup. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect bowl of Split Pea Soup every time. Whether you prefer a classic or a contemporary take on this timeless dish, you'll find a recipe that satisfies your cravings.
SPLIT PEA SOUP
Thick and hearty, this Split Pea Soup is a creamy old fashioned recipe that's easy to make right on the stove top. Perfect to use up leftover ham and warm you up on a cold day.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Soup
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dump split peas into a large bowl. Cover with hot water. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Drain split peas and add to pot with ham bone, bay leaves, thyme, chicken stock, and water. Stir to combine.
- Bring soup mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until split peas are cooked down.
- Add diced ham and potato. Stir to combine. Continue simmering for an additional 1 hour, until soup is cooked down to desired consistency and peas are broken down and very soft.
- When ready to serve, remove ham bone and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cups, Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 6 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
HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP
For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky, and a tasty change of pace. -Barbara Link, Alta Loma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST EVER SPLIT PEA
Really sticks to your ribs, really tasty, high fiber. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. Very easy.
Provided by DOGLOVER
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 723.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON
This is a thick, mellow split pea soup with a whisper of meaty smoke and the brambly fragrance of thyme. The recipe is easy and copious, and the soup freezes well. Look for split peas that have a use-by date on the package and are relatively fresh; they will cook faster and better.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice bacon into 1/4-inch cubes. Place in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Cook until fat is rendered and translucent. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion and garlic are soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add split peas, stir to coat with fat, and add bay leaves and 2 quarts stock. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so soup simmers. Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes, until no more appears. Add thyme leaves. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer, until peas are soft and starting to fall apart. Add more stock, as needed.
- Remove soup from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a food processor in several batches, short of perfect smoothness; you should be able to spoon up some texture. Reheat soup, skimming off any foam. Stir from the bottom to mix well, then ladle into bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPLIT PEA AND POTATO SOUP
Tender chunks of potato make thick pea soup even heartier. This make-ahead meal is guaranteed to warm kids up on cold winter days either for lunch or dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 3 3/4 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in split peas, chicken stock, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes, and simmer until they are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
- Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
Tips:
- Soak the split peas: Soaking the split peas for at least 4 hours or overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Adding a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the soup enhances its flavor and nutritional value.
- Cook the soup until the vegetables are tender: Simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender but still retain a slight bite. Overcooking the vegetables can make them mushy.
- Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking. Freshly ground black pepper adds a nice touch of spiciness.
- Add the fresh peas and potatoes towards the end of cooking: Fresh peas and potatoes cook quickly, so add them to the soup towards the end of cooking to prevent them from overcooking and becoming mushy.
- Serve the soup hot: Split pea soup is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Split pea soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, split pea soup is a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this split pea soup with fresh peas and potatoes a try.
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