Split Pea Soup Recipe

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 split peas; 8 cups cold water; 1 can beef or 1 can chicken broth; 1 ham bone; 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 large potato, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; thinly sliced hot dogs or smoked sausage (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb split peas
8 cups cold water
1 can beef or 1 can chicken broth
1 ham bone
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 large potato, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed rosemary (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
thinly sliced hot dogs or smoked sausage (optional)

1
Rinse and soak green peas in cold water to cover for approx 2 hrs.
2
Drain peas.
3
Place peas, 8 cups water, and broth in large soup pot.
4
Stir in all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.
5
Bring to boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 hrs.
6
Remove and set aside ham bone.
7
Remove and discard bay leaf.
8
Strain peas and vegetables from soup and place in food processor or blender and puree.
9
Return puree mixture to soup.
10
Cut ham pieces from ham bone and return to soup.
11
(optional) Add thinly sliced hot dogs or smoked sausage pieces to soup.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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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: 1 lb split peas, 8 cups cold water, 1 can beef or 1 can chicken broth, 1 ham bone, 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.

Split Pea Soup

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