Hearty Split Pea Soup! Recipe

Name: Hearty Split Pea Soup!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 celery rib, sliiced; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 2 smoked pork shanks or 2 smoked turkey wings; 1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas; salt & pepper; hot sauce (optional); 1/4 cup sherry wine; 1/2 - 1 cup garlic herbed croutons; 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, sliiced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 - 1 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 2 smoked pork shanks or 2 smoked turkey wings
1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas
salt & pepper
hot sauce (optional)
1/4 cup sherry wine
1/2 - 1 cup garlic herbed croutons
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

1
In a large pot heat oil add onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and carrot saute for 5 minutes add garlic, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper & ham bone stir 1 minute. Add peas and cover with enough water to completely submerge all ingredients by a couple inches.
2
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 hours, until thickened be sure to stir throughout the cooking. The longer you cook it the thicker it gets.
3
Go ahead a sneak a taste.
4
Season with hot pepper sauce and black pepper Drizzle with sherry.
5
Optional I prefer-Blend all but meat in a blender to smooth out.
6
Garnish with croutons and bacon bits.

347

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 celery rib, sliiced, 2 medium potatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

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Hearty Split Pea Soup!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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