Best 7 Split Pea Soup Without Pork Recipes

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**Split Pea Soup: A Comforting and Hearty Plant-Based Delight**

Indulge in the comforting warmth of split pea soup, a classic culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. This timeless dish, often enjoyed during chilly seasons, is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender split peas that melt in your mouth, aromatic vegetables that add depth and sweetness, and a savory broth that envelops every spoonful. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a modern twist, this article offers a collection of split pea soup recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From classic pork-based variations to vegan and gluten-free alternatives, these recipes promise a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our curated selection of split pea soup recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Even the pickiest eater will request this vegetarian split pea soup recipe time and again. Thick and well-seasoned, it's a nutritional powerhouse packed with fiber and protein. It's wonderful with a slice of crusty French bread. -Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Shredded carrots and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; return to pan and heat through. If desired, garnish with carrots and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PARKER'S SPLIT PEA SOUP



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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

1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
1 pound dried split green peas
8 cups chicken stock or water

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.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITHOUT PORK



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To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!

Provided by SANDY ALBANESE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dried split peas
1 stalk celery, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-fat, low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick through peas. Place them in a large pot with the celery, carrots, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas have fallen apart, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 144.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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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

2 ¼ cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 ½ pounds ham bone
2 onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 potato, diced

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

HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP (NO MEAT).



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A very good meatless split pea soup. i was surprised how good it is even without any meat. this is from the book, "laurel's kitchen".

Provided by mamamain

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-9 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup split peas
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup lima beans
8 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
1 carrot, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 potato, diced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil until soft, along with bay leaf and celery seed. Stir in peas, barley, and lima beans. Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook on low heat, partially covered, for about an hour and a half.
  • Add salt, pepper, vegetables, and herbs. Turn heat down as low as possible and simmer another 30 to 45 minutes. Thin with additional water or stock as you like. Correct seasonings.
  • Makes about 8 to 9 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 653.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 8.4

SPLIT PEA SOUP (((BEST PEA SOUP EVER)))



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This recipe was developed by my partner, Dean Ramsey and everyone just raves about it, because it's the BEST PEA SOUP you have ever tasted!

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) bags split peas
2 medium carrots (diced)
1 large onion (diced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (granulated)
2 medium potatoes (diced)
1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked pork shanks
2 bay leaves
salt & pepper
crusty bread (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a large stew pot.
  • Cover ingredients with water about 2 inches above the top of the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until peas are pureed and slightly thickened.
  • Serve with a crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 30.9, Sugar 11, Protein 29.3

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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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

6 slices bacon or 1 (1-pound) smoked ham hock, or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts rinsed and thinly sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 pound dried split green peas
2 fresh thyme sprigs
8 to 12 cups chicken stock or water
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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

Tips:

  • To make the soup creamier, blend a portion of the cooked soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can purée the soup in batches in a regular blender or food processor.
  • For a thicker soup, add more split peas or lentils.
  • For a thinner soup, add more broth or water.
  • To add more flavor to the soup, sauté the vegetables in a little bit of olive oil or butter before adding them to the pot.
  • 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 soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup that can be easily customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, meats, or spices to create a soup that is unique to you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give split pea soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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