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 dried split peas; 11 cups water; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 ham bone or 1 smoked ham hock

Servings: persons

1 lb dried split peas
11 cups water
1 teaspoon butter
1 large onion, chopped fine
3 chicken bouillon cubes
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 carrots, sliced
1 ham bone or 1 smoked ham hock

1
Sort and rinse split peas.
2
Combine split peas, water,butter,onion,boullion,garlic,oregano,celery salt and pepper in large dutch oven.
3
Bring to a boil then turn down to low heat.
4
Simmer 1 hour uncovered.
5
Add ham bone and carrots.
6
Simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until thick, stirring occationally.
7
Remove ham bone and rinse off.
8
Cut meat off bone into small pieces and add back into soup.
9
Taste for salt add as desired.

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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 dried split peas, 11 cups water, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 large onion, chopped fine, 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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