Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (1 cup) dried split peas; 3 quarts water; 1 ham bone or 2 ham hocks (trimmed); 2 bay leaves; 4 green onions, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 1 carrot chopped; 2 large potatoes, pared and cut; 2 t salt; 1/4 t pepper

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Split Pea Soup – a delicious recipe with peas, water, ham bone, bay leaves, green onions, stalks celery. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (1 cup) dried split peas
3 quarts water
1 ham bone or 2 ham hocks (trimmed)
2 bay leaves
4 green onions, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot chopped
2 large potatoes, pared and cut
2 t salt
1/4 t pepper

1
Soak peas overnight, drain.
2
Place ham and peas in large pot; bring to boil.
3
Skim if necessary.
4
Add other ingredients and simmer for 3 hours.
5
Remove ham, bones, and bay leaves.
6
Pour soup into blender and process until smooth.
7
Dice ham and return to soup.
8
If too thick, add canned chicken broth.
9
Serve hot with croutons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound (1 cup) dried split peas, 3 quarts water, 1 ham bone or 2 ham hocks (trimmed), 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Soups & Stews

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