Best 3 Moms Southern Style Split Pea Soup Recipes

Moms Southern Style Split Pea Soup is a classic comfort food that warms the soul. This hearty and flavorful creation is a staple in many Southern households, passed down from generation to generation. With its creamy texture, smoky ham hock, tender split peas, and abundance of vegetables, this soup is a true culinary delight. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a cold winter's day or a hearty dish to feed a crowd, Moms Southern Style Split Pea Soup is sure to satisfy your cravings. This article will delve into the secrets of this beloved recipe, providing step-by-step instructions and expert tips to help you create the perfect bowl of soup.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

MOM'S SOUTHERN STYLE SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This soup's flavor is very different from your traditional pea soup. It is not sweet but has a spicy flavor very different from the 'savory' flavor of most pea soups. I love any pea soup but this one is the one I yearn for. Sometimes I add even more carrot if I think we need more carrots in our diet.

Provided by Deerwoman

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 3h20m

Yield 2-3 qts., 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb dried split peas (one 16 oz pkg.)
4 large carrots, scrubbed and cut up
2 onions, med. to lg., chopped
1 lb smoked pork, lg. chunks
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
6 -8 allspice
6 -8 peppercorns or 6 -8 fresh ground black pepper
4 quarts water
salt

Steps:

You may substitute a meaty hambone, diced smoked ham, cut up smoked pork butt, or, if like my husband prefers and no pork is allowed, use smoked turkey.
Put all ingredients except salt into large heavy-bottomed stock pot.
Cook over low-med. heat. Stir occasionally.
Simmer until meat falls off bone and split peas have become mush. Be careful not to burn. Stir more often as soup thickens.
Remove bone, bay leaves and spices.
Puree and test for salt. Add salt if needed and cook an additional 15 minutes. Adjust water if necessary.
The soup should be very thick. It becomes almost paste when cold. You may need to add some water to reheat.
This soup freezes very well.
If you leave out the cloves you won't have this special recipe. They are the secret ingredient.
I'm guessing on servings and amount. it depends on how much you cook it down.

MOM'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This is my mothers recipe with a little variation, it is "stand-up spoon" thick, with vegetables and potatoes. She fed a family of 13 hungry kids with this recipe, and the only thing that went with it, was crackers. Enjoy !!!

Provided by Keith A. Janssen

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs split peas
2 quarts water
1 1/2 ounces ham soup base
1/2 ounce chicken base
12 ounces ham, diced
1 bunch celery, diced
2 -3 onions, diced
1 lb carrot, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon garlic granules (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning (ie, Mrs. Dash)
1 tablespoon season coarse salt
1/4 cup parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
1/2 lb bacon, diced,browned (optional)

Steps:

-Rinsesplit peas in water.
-Addboth ham,and chicken base to water and simmer.
-Addsplit peas and simmer till cooked, Stirring constantly.
-Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
-Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
-Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
-Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
(bacon if so desired).
-Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
Approx.
1 hour.
Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
-Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1637.7, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 25, Sugar 12.3, Protein 32

Tips:

Use a variety of split peas for a more complex flavor. Green, yellow, and red split peas can all be used in this recipe.
For a creamy soup, blend a portion of the soup before returning it to the pot.
Add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and potatoes for a heartier soup.
Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Serve the soup with crusty bread, crackers, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This Southern-style split pea soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and delicious taste, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!