Best 7 Shortcut Split Pea Soup Recipes

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Split pea soup is a classic dish that is often enjoyed for its comforting flavors and ease of preparation. However, for those short on time or looking for a more expedient way to enjoy this delicious soup, there are a number of "shortcut" methods that can be employed to create a flavorful and satisfying split pea soup in a fraction of the time. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate shortcut split pea soup, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, preparing them efficiently, and cooking the soup in a way that maximizes flavor while minimizing effort.

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

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

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE



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I love it when comfort food and 'healthy' come together in one dish. Like in this full bodied nutritious vegetarian split pea soup. It's loaded with vegetables, well seasoned and satisfying. Smooth or chunky. Your choice. If you are too lazy to chop vegetables (like me), use a food processor for a great shortcut.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Main Dish     Soup

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil ((or half oil, half butter))
1 medium to large sweet onion
3 large carrots, peeled
3 -4 celery ribs, scrubbed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
7 cups vegetable broth ( (I use one box plus 3 cups water))
2 cups (390 grams) green split peas ((or yellow split peas or mix of the two))
1/3 cup (16 grams) chopped fresh dill
1 -2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ((or more to taste - depends on saltiness of broth))
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme ((or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried))
Optional: Note 3

Steps:

  • CHOP VEGETABLES: Option #1: Dice carrots, celery and onion into 1/2 inch/1.3cm pieces - and mince the garlicOption #2 (shortcut): Cut vegetables into 2 inch/5 cm pieces and pulse them in the processor (this is a big shortcut so my preference!). I process onions in one batch, then carrots, garlic and celery in another. I leave a few larger chunks of carrots and celery to have some vegetables that hold their shape in the finished soup. If you plan to blend the soup into a purée, however, there's no need.
  • COOK ON STOVE TOP: (see Note 1 and 2 for other cooking methods)Sauté veggies: Heat oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add onions and sauté 3 minutes. Add celery and carrots and garlic and sauté 4-5 minutes. Shortcut: skip this step (and skip the oil) and just add everything to the pot and cook. Sautéing adds flavor though.Add broth and seasonings, then cook: Add peas, broth, water, dill and seasonings to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium low (3/10) for 1 1/2-2 hours, until vegetables and peas are soft. If too watery, continue to cook for 15-20 minutes with lid off or partially covering the pot. But note that soup will thicken on standing or in fridge. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • SERVE: If you like chunkier soup, serve as is. If you prefer creamier soup, blend soup in processor (in batches), blender or with stick immersion blender. Alternatively, do half and half - blend half the soup to creamy, then combine with the unblended chunky half. Serve with croutons, biscuits, a warm crusty loaf bread or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1717 mg, Fiber 18 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHORTCUT SPLIT PEA SOUP



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Pair this soup with a simple tossed salad for a well-rounded, nourishing meal that's quick and easy. -Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 celery ribs and leaves
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) condensed split pea soup, undiluted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, bouillon granules and thyme to a boil. Thinly slice celery ribs and finely chop the leaves; set leaves aside., Add celery ribs and carrots to water mixture; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in the soup, ham and celery leaves; heat through. Top each serving with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 1502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BEST EVER SPLIT PEA



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Really sticks to your ribs, really tasty, high fiber. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. Very easy.

Provided by DOGLOVER

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

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrot
2 cups finely chopped celery
½ tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup green split peas
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 723.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

CURRIED YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SPICED COCONUT



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An easy Indian-spiced split pea soup with curry and fennel seeds topped with crunchy coconut chips and fragrant spices.

Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Pea     Coconut     Seed     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Soup:
2 tablespoons coconut, olive, or vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
4 large carrots, scrubbed, chopped
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
12 ounces yellow split peas
6 cups chicken stock, low-sodium chicken broth, or water
Coconut and assembly:
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons coconut, olive, or vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Kosher salt
Cilantro leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Soup:
  • Heat a large heavy pot over medium and pour in oil. Add onion and carrots, season with a five-finger pinch of salt, and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are very tender and just taking on a hint of color at the edges, about 5 minutes. Lightly crush fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle, or roughly chop them. Add fennel seeds, curry, and mustard seeds to pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant (the mustard seeds may begin to pop), less than a minute. Add split peas, stir to coat, then add stock and 4 cups water. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water if soup looks too thick, until split peas are very tender and some are starting to disintegrate, 50-55 minutes.
  • Mash soup with a potato masher until split peas are in small pieces and soup is textured but creamy (if you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt.
  • Coconut and assembly:
  • While the soup is simmering, lightly crush coriander, fennel, and mustard seeds.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium and cook coconut flakes and spices, stirring constantly, until spices are sizzling and coconut is golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate, season with salt, and let cool (coconut will crisp as it cools).
  • Serve soup topped with spiced coconut and cilantro.

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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Just a lovely warming soup. I use ham stock which I freeze after cooking the Christmas ham.

Provided by janerollinson

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak the yellow split peas for 12 hours in cold water.
  • Rinse the split peas, put in a large pan and cover with the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 mins.
  • Remove any scum and add the onion, sweet potato and carrots. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the veg are tender.
  • Cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
  • Return to the pan and reheat, adding the spinach to wilt it.

Tips:

  • To save even more time, you can use frozen peas instead of dried peas.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just simmer the soup for 1-2 hours, or until the peas are soft.
  • To make the soup creamier, you can blend some of the peas before adding them back to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This shortcut split pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a hearty and satisfying soup ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shortcut split pea soup a try.

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