Indulge in the hearty goodness of split pea soup, a classic comfort food that warms both body and soul. This delectable soup features tender split peas simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with savory sausage, diced potatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs and spices. The result is a thick, creamy, and satisfying soup that hits all the right notes. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern twist, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization. From classic split pea soup with ham to a vegetarian version packed with vegetables, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. So grab a bowl, cozy up, and let the comforting aromas of split pea soup fill your kitchen.
**Explore the delectable split pea soup recipes within this article:**
1. **Classic Split Pea Soup with Ham and Vegetables:** Embark on a culinary journey with this timeless recipe that combines split peas, ham, vegetables, and herbs in a rich broth. Experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every spoonful.
2. **Modern Split Pea Soup with Sausage and Potatoes:** Elevate your soup game with this contemporary take on split pea soup. The addition of sausage and potatoes adds a delightful savory twist, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal.
3. **Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Roasted Vegetables:** Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this plant-based split pea soup. Roasted vegetables bring a vibrant pop of color and flavor, creating a nutritious and flavorful soup that's perfect for meatless meals.
4. **Creamy Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Cheese:** Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food with this creamy split pea soup. Bacon and cheese add an extra layer of richness and depth of flavor, making this soup an irresistible choice for chilly days.
5. **Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup:** Embrace the convenience of slow-cooking with this hassle-free recipe. Simply combine your ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work. Come home to a warm and inviting pot of split pea soup that's ready to serve.
SPLIT PEA AND SAUSAGE SOUP
A big bowl of satisfying soup is the perfect antidote to cold weather. Whether for a family meal or an informal get-together, I pull out my tried-and-true soup recipe and simply relax. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h25m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute the sausage, potato, carrots, celery and onion in butter in a large skillet until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 2 minutes longer., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, bouillon, bay leaf and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SPLIT PEA SAUSAGE SOUP
Meet the Cook: When my husband and I eat out and enjoy a dish, I go home and try to duplicate it. That's how I came up with this recipe. While it's good at any time, we like it full and hearty over the winter. Our three children are grown. Now, we keep busy watching their children - our six grandchildren - grow. -Donna Mae Young, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut sausage in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-in. pieces. Place in a Dutch oven or stockpot; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas are tender. Remove bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SAUSAGE SOUP
This is a soup I have come up with myself that everyone in my house will eat.
Provided by Dorothy Ingersoll
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine the peas, water, sausage, bouillon, carrot, celery, potatoes, garlic powder, oregano, bay leaves, and onion.
- Cover, and cook on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove bay leaves before ladling into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1492.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
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.
KIELBASA SPLIT PEA SOUP
Turkey kielbasa brings great flavor to this simple split pea soup. It's been a hit with my entire family-even our picky toddler enjoys it. -Sandra Bonde of Brainerd, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook celery and onion until tender. Stir in split peas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Stir in the kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and remaining water. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until peas and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND POTATO
Make and share this Split Pea Soup With Sausage and Potato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nolita_Food
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute sausages in heavy large pot over medium high heat until fat begins to render, about 4 minutes.
- Add potato, onion, fresh rosemary, saute until onion is soft, another 5 minutes.
- Mix in split pea, chicken broth, bring soup to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
- If prefer thinner soup, add water by 1/4 cupfuls.
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND POTATO
Provided by Shari Ledwidge
Categories Bean Pork Potato Sauté Dinner Lunch Sausage Pea Winter Potluck Bon Appétit Arizona Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sauté sausages in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until fat begins to render, about 4 minutes. Add potato, onion, and rosemary. Sauté until onion is soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in split peas, then broth. Bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. If desired, thin soup with water by 1/4 cupfuls. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE AND GREENS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Quick & Easy High Fiber Lunch Sausage Kale Pea Boil Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine split peas, whole sausages, 8 cups broth, and bay leaves in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer sausages to cutting board. Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds.
- Puree soup (including bay leaves) 1 cup at a time in blender until smooth; return to same pot. Add sausages and greens. Thin with more broth if necessary. Simmer soup until greens soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
HEARTY SPLIT PEA & POTATO SOUP
Comfort food at its best. Perfect for a snowy day. Freezes well so double the recipe and have on hand. I freeze it in gallon size ziplock freezer bags so it doesnt take up too much room. Lay flat in the freezer.
Provided by BoxOWine
Categories Beans
Time 5h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse and soak green peas in cold water to cover for approx 2 hrs.
- Drain peas.
- Place peas, 8 cups water, and broth in large soup pot.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Bring to boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 hrs.
- Remove and set aside ham bone.
- Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Strain peas and vegetables from soup and place in food processor or blender and puree.
- Return puree mixture to soup.
- Cut ham pieces from ham bone and return to soup.
- (optional) Add thinly sliced hot dogs or smoked sausage pieces to soup.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 321.1, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 15.2
SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH CHORIZO
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle brown the chorizo over moderate heat, stirring, transfer it with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. In the fat remaining in the kettle cook the onion, the celery, and the garlic over moderately low heat, stirring, until the celery is softened, add the split peas, the broth, the water, the thyme, and the bay leaf, and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/4 hours, Stir in the carrots and simmer the soup, covered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Discard the bay leaf, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve it with the croutons.
Tips:
- Use high-quality sausage. The better the sausage, the better the soup will be.
- Don't be afraid to add more vegetables. Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or corn.
- Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Split pea soup with sausage and potato is a hearty, delicious, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover sausage and vegetables. With its simple ingredients and few steps, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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