Mormon Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Mormon Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry split peas; 3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices; 3 medium celery stalks, diced; 2 medium onions, diced; water; 1 Tbsp. salad oil; 1 lb. ground pork; 1 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices white bread); 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage; salt; 3 medium potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and cut into bite size; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry split peas
3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices
3 medium celery stalks, diced
2 medium onions, diced
water
1 Tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. ground pork
1 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices white bread)
1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
salt
3 medium potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and cut into bite size
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Wash split peas in cold water.
2
Use a 5-quart kettle and combine peas, carrots, 1/2 diced onion and celery and 8 cups water.
3
Over high heat, bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. In a 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, cook the remaining celery and onion until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables and place in a large bowl. Add ground pork, bread crumbs, sage, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon salt.
6
Mix well.
7
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
8
Cook meatballs in the drippings over medium heat until browned.
9
Drain on paper towels. To the split pea mix, add potatoes, pepper and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt.
10
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
11
Add meatballs. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

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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 (16 oz.) pkg. dry split peas, 3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices, 3 medium celery stalks, diced, 2 medium onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Mormon 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.

Mormon Split Pea Soup

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