Split Pea And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea And Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 medium parsnip, peeled; 1 parsley root, peeled; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup green split peas or 3/4 cup yellow split peas, rinsed; 1 1/2 cups diced celery; 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves; 3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium parsnip, peeled
1 parsley root, peeled
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup green split peas or 3/4 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a 4-quart pot, combine the water, onions, parsnip, parsley root, and garlic; bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Stir in the split peas and return to a boil.
3
Decrease heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
4
Remove the parsnip and parsley root from the pot; set aside.
5
Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
6
Decrease heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour longer.
7
Mash the parsnip and parsley root; stir into the soup.
8
Variation--add 1/4 cup small dry pasta (such as small bowties, alphabets, or orzo) to the pot 12 minutes before the soup is finished cooking.

158

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 medium parsnip, peeled, 1 parsley root, peeled, and more.

Yes, Split Pea And Barley 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!

Split Pea And Barley Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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