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 lb. dry split peas; 8 c. water; 1 meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. sliced carrot; 1 c. chopped celery; 2 slices bacon; 1/2 c. light cream (half and half); 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

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Split Pea Soup – a delicious recipe with peas, water, ham bone, onion, chicken bouillon granules, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry split peas
8 c. water
1 meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sliced carrot
1 c. chopped celery
2 slices bacon
1/2 c. light cream (half and half)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1
Rinse peas; place in pan.
2
Add water, ham bone or hocks, onion, bouillon, salt and pepper.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.
5
Remove ham bone or hocks; remove and chop meat.
6
Discard bones.
7
Return meat to soup. Add carrot and celery.
8
Simmer 30 minutes.
9
Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
10
Stir bacon, light cream and butter into soup; heat through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry split peas, 8 c. water, 1 meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks, 1 large onion, chopped, 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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