Best Yet Rustic Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Best Yet Rustic Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: i smoked turkey leg; 1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 large onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 quarts water; 2 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

i smoked turkey leg
1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 quarts water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
fresh ground pepper

1
Put the smoked turkey leg in a six-quart pot. Oval pots are great, as turkey legs can be pretty long!
2
Add the split peas and the 2 quarts of water.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
4
After a while, there will be foam on top of the water. Skim it all off and discard.
5
Add the diced onion, carrot, sliced garlic, celery seed, salt and bay leaf.
6
Simmer for one hour, mostly covered.
7
Remove the bay leaf.
8
Remove the turkey leg and allow it to cool enough to handle while you simmer the soup for another fifteen minutes.
9
Remove skin, bones and tendon from turkey leg and dice the meat into bite sized pieces.
10
Add meat back to soup.
11
Add milk and half and half and heat to serving temperature.
12
Serve in big bowls topped with freshly ground pepper.

313

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: i smoked turkey leg, 1 lb split peas, rinsed and drained, 1 large onion, diced, 1 cup carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Best Yet Rustic Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Yet Rustic Split Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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