Best 20 Pea Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavorful and comforting pea soup! This versatile dish, enjoyed by people of all ages, has been a culinary staple for centuries. Whether you prefer a classic, creamy version or a more rustic, chunky one, there's a pea soup recipe out there to satisfy every palate. In this article, we'll guide you through the essential steps to create a delicious and satisfying pea soup, taking you on a culinary journey filled with fresh, vibrant flavors. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of simmering, we'll provide you with all the insights and tips you need to make a pea soup that will delight your family and friends. So, grab your apron and get ready to explore the wonderful world of pea soup!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE - A GREAT SOUP



Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe - A Great Soup image

With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal fall or winter soup -- a great one for lunches, or as a starter for dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound dried split peas
1 quart chicken stock
2 ½ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, celery, and sliced garlic. Cook slowly until the onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix in ham, bay leaf, and split peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine, and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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With only 20 minutes of prep time and just seven ingredients, this soup will cure your cravings for a cozy, soul-warming meal without a ton of work. Split pea and ham soup is just about the easiest, least fussy soup you'll ever make, and this time-tested recipe is one you'll come to rely on whenever you need a comforting meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups dried split peas, (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 ham bone or 2 pounds shanks
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat peas and water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Stir in onion, celery and pepper. Add ham bone. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
  • Remove ham bone; remove ham from bone. Trim excess fat from ham; cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Stir ham and carrots into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

OLD-FASHIONED SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM BONE



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Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. -Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 meaty ham bone
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



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Creamy yellow pea soup studded with bits of ham, carrots, celery, and thyme. There is nothing like this one on a cold day! I am a Canadian now living in the US. and cannot get Habitant® soup anymore, so I came up with this version. I think it is as good as the real thing, if not better, because it is homemade.

Provided by channyharte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups yellow split peas
1 ham bone with some meat
4 carrots, diced
½ large Spanish onion, diced
5 stalks celery, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
8 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce heat; place a lid on the pot slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from soup; strip meat from ham bone, chop meat, and return it to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, Sodium 995.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup image

When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this split pea soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. -Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup image

Easy and delicious! Very thick and hearty! Freezes well! (I always make a double batch and freeze 2/3.) Update: If you overcook, the soup will get even thicker than usual! and turn a little bit of an olive drab color--it will still taste good though!

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Ham

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed
1 ham bone (meaty) or 2 ham hocks
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 tablespoon salt (to taste-definitely reduce if not using water)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 quarts hot water

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
  • Pour in water. Do not stir!
  • Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.
  • Remove bones and bay leaf.
  • Serve!

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM HOCKS



Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
One 1-pound bag split peas, rinsed and picked through
1 1/2 pound smoked ham hock
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and carrots over medium-high heat. Add peas and ham hock and cover with stock by a couple inches. Bring to a simmer and cook about 1 hour until soup is thick and peas have almost disintegrated but not quite. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and let cool. Pull meat from ham hock bone and shred. Garnish with ham and pepper.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM



Split Pea Soup with Ham image

For a different spin on split pea soup, try this recipe. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky. -Barbara Link, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
8 cups water
3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
5 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

INSTANT POT® SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP



Instant Pot® Split Pea and Ham Soup image

Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ large onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
1 potato, peeled and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ pound dried split peas
2 bay leaves
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
  • Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2052 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup image

The classic pairing of mild split peas and rich ham come together in a delicious slow-cooker version.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.
  • Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham into soup. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP



Vegetarian Split Pea Soup image

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.

HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP



Hearty Split Pea Soup image

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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas
8 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed cooked corned beef or ham
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

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

SPLIT PEA WITH HAM SOUP



Split Pea with Ham Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound green split peas, picked over, rinsed and drained
2 large smoked ham hocks
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
10 sprigs fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock, water or a combination of both
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Simple Salad, for serving, recipe follows
8 to 12 large handfuls prewashed baby mixed greens (about 1 pound)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Vinegar (balsamic, white or red wine, or cider (just not white distilled)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the peas, hocks, carrots, celery and onions in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Tie the parsley, thyme and bay leaf together with kitchen string. Add the herb bundle, stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer; cover and cook until the peas are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and remove the hocks to a bowl to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into cubes. Remove the herb bundle from the soup and discard.
  • Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender to desired consistency. Heat the soup to a simmer with the meat and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls. Serve with the Simple Salad.
  • Although the salad is prewashed, still give it a soak in a big bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes. Lift the salad out of the water, so any grit is left in the bowl. Put it in a salad spinner; don't pack it in or the greens will get bruised. Spin dry. If you don't have a spinner, lay on a clean towel and gently pat dry.
  • Put the greens in a big bowl. Drizzle 3 tablespoons (a regular soup spoon is fine ¿ you don't need the measuring type) of olive oil over the greens. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using tongs or 2 forks, toss just enough so that all the greens are lightly dressed. Transfer to 4 salad plates and serve immediately.

FRESH PEA SOUP



Fresh Pea Soup image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
5 cups freshly shelled peas or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas
2/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup freshly chopped chives
Garlic croutons, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
  • *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.

GRANDMA'S PEA SOUP



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My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it once and you'll be hooked. -Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound dried whole peas
1/2 pound dried green split peas
1 meaty ham bone
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional
SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven. , Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan. , For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth. , Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Freeze Option: Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON



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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

1 pound slab bacon in 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and sliced thin
Salt and black pepper
1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over
4 bay leaves
2 to 3 quarts chicken stock
1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems

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

HAM BONE AND GREEN SPLIT PEA SOUP



Ham Bone and Green Split Pea Soup image

Split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover Christmas ham bone!

Provided by Mark

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
⅓ white onion, diced
½ large carrot, shredded
salt to taste
3 cups split peas, rinsed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ham bone
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup diced ham
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add celery, onion, carrot, and salt. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and garlic. Nestle ham bone into the pot; add stock and diced ham. Fill pot with water to about 1 1/2 inches from the top. Mix and bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot and stirring every 30 minutes, until peas are mostly disintegrated, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn ham bone and skim surface for fat once every hour. Take bone out, remove any meat, and return meat to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g

EASY SPLIT PEA SOUP



Easy Split Pea Soup image

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.)

VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP I



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This makes a very thick vegetarian split pea soup. To make it thinner, reduce the amount of split peas or add more water. Depending on the density of split peas, it may take a while for the vegetables and peas to soften, but you can't really overcook this soup; just stir occasionally, and add water if it gets too dry. Seasonings can be altered to taste. Tastes even better reheated.

Provided by Deborah Sah

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

Time 3h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dried split peas
½ cup barley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
7 ½ cups water
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
½ cup chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the oil, onion, bay leaf and garlic for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add the peas, barley, salt and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme and ground black pepper. Simmer for another hour, or until the peas and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 386.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen peas. Avoid canned or dried peas, as they can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. This will help to brighten the flavor of the soup and balance out the sweetness of the peas.
  • Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still retain their vibrant green color.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread, crackers, or a simple salad. This will help to round out the meal and make it more satisfying.

Conclusion:

Pea soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold, as a starter or a main course. It is also a great way to use up leftover peas. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying pea soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pea soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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