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 (1 lb) package dried split peas; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup finely chopped onion; ½ cup pealed diced parsnip; ½ cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 5 ½ cups chicken broth; 3 cups water; 2 lbs smoked ham hocks; 1 teaspoon curry

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) package dried split peas
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup pealed diced parsnip
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
5 ½ cups chicken broth
3 cups water
2 lbs smoked ham hocks
1 teaspoon curry

1
Combine peas, carrotts, onion, parsnip, celery, thyme, salt, pepper, broth and the water.
2
Add Ham Hocks, submerging them in mixture.
3
Cover, cook on low heat setting for 2 hours until peas are very soft.
4
Remove ham hocks; skim fat from surface of soup.
5
Trim fat from hocks.
6
Cut meat from bones and shread; stir into soup.
7
Ladle into 6 bowls.
8
Garnish each serving with garlic croutons and chopped parsley.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) package dried split peas, 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup finely chopped onion, ½ cup pealed diced parsnip, 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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