Split Pea Soup, My Way Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup, My Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 3 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 medium potato, diced (1/2 pound); 1 meaty ham bone or 1 smoked ham hock, about 3/4 pound; 1 (12 ounce) package split peas, rinsed & drained; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or 1-1/2 cups chicken broth); 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, crushed; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (or allspice); ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; 12 lb beef frankfurters (optional) or 12 lb cooked mild sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick (optional); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; ¼ cup chopped parsley; ¼ cup sliced green onion; 1 cup finely chopped ham, from the soup; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 pinch baking powder; 1 pinch baking soda; 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts; chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 medium potato, diced (1/2 pound)
1 meaty ham bone or 1 smoked ham hock, about 3/4 pound
1 (12 ounce) package split peas, rinsed & drained
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or 1-1/2 cups chicken broth)
6 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons mustard seeds, crushed
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (or allspice)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
12 lb beef frankfurters (optional) or 12 lb cooked mild sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick (optional)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup sliced green onion
1 cup finely chopped ham, from the soup
1 egg
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch baking powder
1 pinch baking soda
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
chopped parsley

1
In a 5-1/2 quart kettle over medium heat, melt butter .
2
Add onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft but not browned.
3
Add potato, ham bone or hock, split peas, beer, water, and spices.
4
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until ham and peas are very tender, 2 or 2-1/2 hours.
5
Remove ham bone and when cool, pull off meat discarding fat, skin and bones.
6
Reserve 1 cup of ham for dumplings, and return the remainder to the soup.
7
Add the optional franks or sausage and reheat.
8
Blend in vinegar.
9
Taste and add salt if desired.
10
Stir in parsley and green onions.
11
Serve very hot in warmed bowls.
12
When reheating leftovers, add water or more beer to thin if desired.
13
Directions for Ham Dumplings:.
14
Put about 1 cup of finely chopped ham in a small bowl.
15
Stir in egg, flour, baking powder & soda.
16
Divide into 8 mounds and shape into meat balls.
17
Make a hollow in each with your finger and fill with a rounded 1/2 t. of chopped peanuts.
18
Reshape into a ball and roll in chopped parsley.
19
Reheat soup and simmer dumplings on top of soup for 10-12 minutes.
20
Place a dumpling in each bowl and ladle soup over the top.

3829

kcal

Calories

252

Fat

Carbs

378

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 3 medium carrots, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup, My Way 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Split Pea Soup, My Way

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