Jamaican Golden Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Jamaican Golden Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb yellow split peas; 3 quarts chicken broth (preferably homemade); 2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large turnip, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 large parsnip, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 large scallion, white portion only,thinly sliced; 2 large fresh thyme sprigs; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, plus more to taste; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb yellow split peas
3 quarts chicken broth (preferably homemade)
2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large turnip, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large parsnip, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large scallion, white portion only,thinly sliced
2 large fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Bring the broth and split peas to a boil in a large pot over med-high heat.
2
Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the peas are soft, about 45 minutes.
3
Add all remaining ingredients.
4
Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Pick out and discard the thyme.
6
Puree the soup in batches in a food mill, food processor or blender (I use my imersion blender and puree it right in the pot).
7
Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional allspice, salt and pepper if needed.
8
This soup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for several weeks.
9
Stir well after reheating.

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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: 1 lb yellow split peas, 3 quarts chicken broth (preferably homemade), 2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced, 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Golden 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!

Jamaican Golden Split Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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