Best 6 Easy Pea Soup Recipes

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When the weather starts turning cold and you're looking for a hearty, comforting soup to warm your bones, look no further than classic pea soup. Made with dried peas, vegetables, and herbs, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's also incredibly easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Easy Split Pea Soup

Provided by Patricia Murray

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Pork     Vegetable     St. Patrick's Day     Celery     Pea     Carrot     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
1 1/2 pounds smoked pork hocks
2 teaspoons dried leaf marjoram
1 1/2 cups green split peas
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add pork and marjoram; stir 1 minute. Add peas, then water, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover pot; simmer soup until pork and vegetables are tender peas are falling apart, stirring often, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Transfer hocks to bowl. Puree 5 cups soup in batches in blender. Return to pot. Cut pork off bones. Dice pork; return pork to soup. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Rewarm before serving.)

EASY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Easy, good black-eyed pea soup! Top with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Provided by Donna

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (such as Bush's®), drained
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place cooked sausage mixture, chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, pepper, oregano, and rosemary in a medium to large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1757.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

EASY PEA SOUP



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One of my regular near-instant meals is pea soup, which I make by tossing sliced scallions in a little garlic-infused oil (or using regular olive oil and mincing a clove of garlic into it) and then by adding peas from the freezer.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     one pot, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon garlic-infused oil
2 scallions, finely sliced
4 cups (two 10-ounce packages) frozen peas
Chicken or vegetable stock concentrate (powder, paste or cube)
2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place a saucepan over medium-low heat, and add oil and scallions. Stir until heated, then add frozen peas. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
  • Add 3 cups boiling water and stock concentrate to taste. Cover, and cook at a lively simmer until peas are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool until no longer steaming.
  • Transfer soup to a blender. Add cheese, and purée until mixture is very smooth. Serve immediately or, if desired, reheat to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Split Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas
2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
1 cup diced carrot
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups boiling water
1 cup hot milk

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, layer the first nine ingredients in order listed (do not stir).
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving.

SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN, EASY



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Make and share this Split Pea Soup, Vegetarian, Easy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb split peas
4 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 cup onion, Diced
2 tablespoons butter
4 carrots, Diced
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick through peas to remove any unpleasant bits.
  • Bring 2 cans vegetable broth to boil in large saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, sauté onion in butter until just translucent, not soft.
  • Add split peas and cooked onion to broth. Cook about 1 hour till peas are very tender, adding more vegetable broth as needed. You do not want too much broth.
  • In a separate pan, cook carrots in water till tender. Chop into fine pieces.
  • When split pea mixture is soft, purée in a blender or food processor till it is creamy and smooth.
  • Return to pan and add finely chopped carrots.
  • Heat through and serve. Soup should be very thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 20.8, Sugar 9, Protein 19.2

EASY CROCK POT SPLIT PEA SOUP



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We love this for dinner on cold winter days!

Provided by Stacy Charland

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 c chicken broth, plus water to make 2 cups (we don't like it too salty)
1 c green split peas, sorted and rinsed
1 c carrots and zucchini, small chop
1 c ham chunks (i use chopped ham steak)
seasonings to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust amounts of veggies and ham to suit your taste.
  • 2. Mix all ingredients in a medium/small crock pot.
  • 3. Cook 4 hours high or 8-10 hours low. Makes two LARGE serving or four small servings

Tips:

  • Choose fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a great option when fresh peas are not available. Avoid canned peas, as they can be mushy and have a metallic taste.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to peas, you can add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Choose a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten the flavors.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pea soup a try!

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