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 1/2 c. dried yellow split peas; 6 c. chicken broth; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped potatoes; 1/2 c. onions, chopped; 1/4 c. carrots, chopped; 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 c. chopped leeks; 1/2 tsp. garlic; 1 Tbsp. garlic; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 c. water; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. dried yellow split peas
6 c. chicken broth
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped potatoes
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/4 c. carrots, chopped
2 smoked ham hocks
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. chopped leeks
1/2 tsp. garlic
1 Tbsp. garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. salt

1
In Dutch oven soak peas in cold water 1 hour.
2
Drain.
3
Add broth, celery, potatoes, onions, carrots, ham hocks, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
4
Simmer 1 hour.
5
Remove bay leaf and ham hocks from soup.
6
Remove meat.
7
Blend soup in a blender to desired smoothness. Return meat and blended soup to pan.
8
Saute leeks and 1 tablespoon garlic in olive oil.
9
Add leek mixture, water, salt and pepper.
10
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. dried yellow split peas, 6 c. chicken broth, 1 c. chopped celery, 1 c. chopped potatoes, 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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