Burt'S Favorite Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Burt'S Favorite Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. yellow or green split peas; 2 1/2 qt. cold water; 1/4 c. salt pork; 1/2 c. chopped carrots; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1/8 tsp. thyme; 1 small bay leaf; ham bone or shank; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. butter; parsley (optional); 2 to 3 potatoes, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb. yellow or green split peas
2 1/2 qt. cold water
1/4 c. salt pork
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 small bay leaf
ham bone or shank
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
parsley (optional)
2 to 3 potatoes, chopped

1
Soak peas in water overnight.
2
Cook salt pork 5 minutes.
3
Add carrots and onions.
4
Cook about 10 minutes until soft.
5
Add peas. Add seasonings and ham bone.
6
Cover and bring slowly to boil.
7
Add potatoes.
8
Reduce heat and simmer gently, about 2 hours.
9
Remove ham bone.
10
Strain.
11
Remove all meat from bone; dice and add to hot soup.
12
Add sugar and butter.
13
Add 1/2 cup thin cream if desired. Garnish with parsley.

187

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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: 1 lb. yellow or green split peas, 2 1/2 qt. cold water, 1/4 c. salt pork, 1/2 c. chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Burt'S Favorite 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.

Burt'S Favorite Split Pea Soup

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