Best 6 Split Pea Soup With Spinach And Barley Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious soup recipe that is perfect for a cold day? Split pea soup with spinach and barley is a hearty and flavorful soup that is packed with protein and fiber. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, or you want to add your own vegetables or spices, this recipe is a great starting point. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

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

SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY SOUP



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Grains

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried split peas
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup pearl barley
salt
fresh ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Place broth, split peas, onion, carrot, celery and garlic into a 3-quart pot.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Mix soup, a small amount at a time, in a food processor or blender.
  • Return pureed soup to pot and add barley.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 93.6, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 18.8

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.

SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH SPINACH AND BARLEY



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A split-pea puree is extra nutritious (and extra green) thanks to baby spinach. The swirl of plain yogurt brings brightness, and a sprinkle of barley gives the make-ahead soup another healthy boost-it contains the soluble fiber beta-glucan, which has been found to do wonders to lower bad cholesterol.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, chopped and well washed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water, or a combination
1 pound dried split peas, picked over
5 ounces baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt (not Greek), whisked, for serving
2 cups cooked barley, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add leeks, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add broth and peas; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until peas are creamy, 50 to 55 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until just wilted, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return to pot; season with salt and pepper. (If too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with yogurt and oil, top with barley, and serve.

SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound green split peas
Water
3 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup medium barley
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup minced fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Pick over the split peas. Rinse, drain and place them in a saucepan. Cover with water to the depth of one inch, bring to a boil and cook for two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to soften for one hour.
  • Melt butter or oil in a large, heavy kettle. Add onion, celery and carrot and saute over medium heat until soft and just barely beginning to color. Drain and rinse the peas and add them. Add 10 cups of water and the bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook for one hour. Add the barley and continue cooking one hour longer.
  • Stir the soup, add lemon juice and dill. Season to taste with salt (don't be surprised if you need quite a bit) and pepper. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN'S DAKOTA SMASHED PEA & BARLEY SOUP



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From topsecretrecipes.com I've never even tried the soup at the California Pizza Kitchen, but it sounds good. I'm posting it as much for my reference as anyone elses! ;) Vegetable broth may be substituted for the chicken broth to make this soup vegan.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups split peas
6 cups water
4 cups chicken broth (or 2 14.5 oz. cans)
1/3 cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup barley
6 cups water
2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup celery, diced
snipped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort the split peas.
  • Add them to a large pot with 6 cups of water, chicken broth, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, pepper, and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the peas are soft.
  • While the peas are cooking, combine the barley with 6 cups of water in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the barley is soft and most of the water has been absorbed.
  • When the split pea mixture has become a thick soup, use a handheld blender to puree the peas until the mixture is smooth.
  • A standard blender or food processor may also be used to puree the soup in batches.
  • This step may also be omitted.
  • Drain the the remaining water from the barley and add the barley to the split pea mixture.
  • Add the carrots and celery and continue to simmer the soup for 15 to 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the soup, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish each serving with the snipped green onion.

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This customizable recipe for classic split pea soup allows you to make it vegetarian or not with equally delicious results. Meat eaters can get that classic smoky flavor by adding bacon or ham hock, while vegetarians can reach for the smoked paprika. Half the split peas are added part way through cooking, which adds texture to each cozy, hearty spoonful.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     lunch, weekday, beans, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon or 1 (1-pound) smoked ham hock, or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts rinsed and thinly sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 pound dried split green peas
2 fresh thyme sprigs
8 to 12 cups chicken stock or water
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Once cool, crumble and set aside for garnish. If using ham hock: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then brown the ham hock until golden, about 6 minutes. If making the soup vegetarian: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion, leeks and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. (If the vegetables seem dry, add a little olive oil.) Stir in the carrots, paprika (if using), half the split peas, thyme and 8 cups stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
  • Mash the soup coarsely with a potato masher or give it a few quick blitzes with an immersion blender (watch out for the thyme sprigs). If you'd prefer a smoother soup, blitz until nearly smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 pound split peas and simmer about 1 hour, or until the peas are soft. If at any point the soup looks too thick, add more stock or water; if it looks too thin, remove the lid during the second simmer until it thickens. If using ham hocks, remove any meat from the bone, cut it into small cubes and stir into the soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crumbled bacon, if using, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 611, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 2129 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a smoother soup, blend or purée the cooked soup until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Add extra vegetables for a more nutritious soup. Diced carrots, celery, or potatoes are all great additions.
  • If you don't have barley, you can substitute another whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.
  • For a vegan version of the soup, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to brighten the flavor.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or chives, for extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This split pea soup with spinach and barley is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover split peas and barley. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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