Hungarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Hungarian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb yellow split peas; 1 small ham shank or 1 small a 1 lb smoked pork butt; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1 parsley root, diced; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 parsnip, root diced; 1 bay leaf; 2 whole cloves; 6 peppercorns; 3 quarts water; 1/4 cup pearl barley, -optional-

Servings: persons

1 lb yellow split peas
1 small ham shank or 1 small a 1 lb smoked pork butt
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 parsley root, diced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 parsnip, root diced
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
3 quarts water
1/4 cup pearl barley, -optional-

1
Wash and drain yellow peas and place in soup pot with 3 quarts of cold water.
2
Add ham or pork butt, along with vegetables and spices and optional barley.
3
Bring water to a boil, turn down heat and slowly cook until all veggies and peas are soft.
4
Taste for seasoning, and now add required salt. (Ham and pork butt are salty, do not add salt at the beginning of cooking).
5
Cooking will take about an hour and a half.
6
If the soup is not as thick as you like it, cook it a little longer. The soup should be quite thick.
7
Serve in a large bowl with a slice of ham or pork butt in each serving.
8
Add some crusty bread and a brisk light salad for a satisfying meal.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb yellow split peas, 1 small ham shank or 1 small a 1 lb smoked pork butt, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 medium carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Hungarian 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!

Hungarian Split Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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