Split Pea or Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea or Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced (I like thick country bacon); 1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils; 1 leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty); 1 celery rib, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 1 turnip, diced; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 -2 cup chopped cooked ham (optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog, slices (optional); dry sherry (optional); mint leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

4 -6 slices bacon, diced (I like thick country bacon)
1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils
1 leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty)
1 celery rib, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 turnip, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
8 cups chicken broth
1 -2 cup chopped cooked ham (optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog, slices (optional)
dry sherry (optional)
mint leaf (optional)

1
Saute bacon until crisp.
2
Add leek, celery, and pepper to the bacon and drippings.
3
Saute until veges are limp.
4
Rinse peas or lentils.
5
Place in a deep, heavy dutch oven.
6
Add veges from pan also carrots, turnip, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and chicken broth.
7
Simmer slowly for 2 hours Add chopped ham if you have it and warm through.
8
Serve with 1-2 tbs.
9
dry sherry and mint leaves per bowl.

1586

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

203

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced (I like thick country bacon), 1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils, 1 leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty), 1 celery rib, diced, and more.

Yes, Split Pea or Lentil 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.

Split Pea or Lentil Soup

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