Best 7 Pea Soup For A Crowd Recipes

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Pea soup is a hearty, comforting, and flavorful soup that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made with a variety of ingredients, including dried peas, fresh peas, or frozen peas. And it can be customized to suit your own taste preferences, whether you like it thick and creamy or light and brothy. No matter how you make it, pea soup is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPLIT PEA SOUP



Split Pea Soup image

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

FRESH PEA SOUP



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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.

SPLIT PEA SOUP FOR A LARGE GROUP



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This is my mothers recipe with little variation, it's stand-up spoon thick with vegetables and potatoes. Because I cook in quantity, It is made for 120 portions. This is a excellent soup, for a large group. Plus it is very eye apealing.

Provided by Keith A. Janssen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 120 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 lbs split peas
6 gallons water
12 ounces ham soup base
3 ounces chicken base
7 lbs diced ham
2 bunches celery, diced
3 lbs onions, diced
7 lbs carrots, diced
6 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 tablespoons onion powder
4 tablespoons garlic granules
4 tablespoons sodium-free seasoning
3 tablespoons season salt
1/2 cup parsley flakes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 lbs bacon, diced and browned (optional)

Steps:

  • -Rinsesplit peas in water.
  • -Addboth ham, and chicken base to water and simmer-Add split 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 desired).
  • -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
  • Approx.
  • 1 hour.
  • Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 443.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19.4

PEA SOUP FOR A CROWD



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This soup is perfect for busy days because it bakes in the oven for hours with little fuss. I've served it several times with great success to various church groups.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 20-26 servings (6-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans or yellow split peas
3 cups (1-1/2 pounds) dried yellow split peas
2 pounds smoked pork shoulder or picnic ham
3-1/2 quarts water
4 celery ribs, chopped
3 large carrots, shredded
2 cups chopped onion
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain beans and discard liquid. Rinse and sort split peas. Place beans in an 8-qt. roaster. Add remaining ingredients. , Cover and bake at 350° for 5-7 hours or until peas are tender and soup is thick, stirring occasionally. Remove pork; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Return meat to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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

MRS. SCHREINER'S SPLIT-PEA SOUP



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Provided by Elaine B. Curtin

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Pork     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lunch     Bacon     Pea     Carrot     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet     New York     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound dried split peas
2 1/2 quarts water plus additional if necessary
1 smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off all but about 1/4 cup bacon fat from kettle and cook onions and carrots, stirring, until softened. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 cups more water if soup becomes too thick, 2 hours.
  • Remove kettle from heat and transfer ham hock with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Discard fat and bones and chop meat. Return meat to kettle and simmer soup, stirring, until heated through. Discard bay leaf.
  • Just before serving, crumble bacon and sprinkle over soup.

FRESH PEA SOUP



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This soup is known in France as Potage Saint-Germain, a name that comes from a suburb of Paris where peas used to be cultivated in market gardens. If fresh peas are not available, use frozen peas, but thaw and rinse them before use. Croutons make an excellent garnish!

Provided by Lizz C.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
2 cups water
3 cups fresh shelled green peas
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
  • Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Use dried peas: Dried peas are more flavorful and have a better texture than canned or frozen peas.
  • Soak the peas overnight: Soaking the peas overnight will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Adding a variety of vegetables to your pea soup will give it more flavor and nutrition.
  • Don't overcook the peas: Overcooked peas will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your pea soup before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Conclusion:

Pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a crowd. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can make a delicious pot of pea soup that everyone will enjoy.

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