Cook'S Illustrated Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Cook'S Illustrated Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2tablespoons unsalted butter; 1large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups); Table salt; 2medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 7cups water; 1 ham steak (about 1 pound), skin removed, cut into quarters; 3slices thick-cut bacon (about 4 ounces) (see note); 1pound green split peas (about 2 cups), picked through and rinsed; 2sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup); 1medium celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup); Ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2tablespoons unsalted butter
1large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
Table salt
2medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
7cups water
1 ham steak (about 1 pound), skin removed, cut into quarters
3slices thick-cut bacon (about 4 ounces) (see note)
1pound green split peas (about 2 cups), picked through and rinsed
2sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1medium celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
Ground black pepper

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1. Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, bacon, peas, thyme, and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer, stirring frequently to keep peas from sticking to bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
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2. Remove ham steak, cover with foil or plastic wrap to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
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3. When cool enough to handle, shred ham into small bite-size pieces with two forks. Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. Stir ham back into soup and return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2tablespoons unsalted butter, 1large onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups), Table salt, 2medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Cook'S Illustrated 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.

Cook'S Illustrated Split Pea Soup

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