Newfoundland Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Newfoundland Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: soup; 1/2 lb yellow split peas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 lb thick ham, cubed; 1 cup carrot, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 cup turnip, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes; 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 quarts water; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; dumplings; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons margarine; 3/4 cup water

Servings: persons

soup
1/2 lb yellow split peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb thick ham, cubed
1 cup carrot, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup turnip, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed into 1/2 inch cubes
2 quarts water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
dumplings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup water

1
Soup: Add the 2 cups of yellow split peas to the saucepan with the water and the onion.
2
Bring to a boil, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
3
Add the ham, carrot and turnip and cook for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
4
Add in potatoe and cook until soft.
5
Dumplings: Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
6
Cut margarine into the flour until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
7
Stir in water.
8
Drop the dough into the soup by spoonfuls.
9
Boil uncovered for 10 minutes.
10
Cover and cook for 10 more minutes.

530

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: soup, 1/2 lb yellow split peas, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 lb thick ham, cubed, and more.

Yes, Newfoundland 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.

Newfoundland Pea Soup

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