Turkey Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 8 cups turkey or chicken stock; 1 roast turkey carcass with some meat on the bones, broken into pieces; 1 pound dried split peas

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, chopped
8 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 roast turkey carcass with some meat on the bones, broken into pieces
1 pound dried split peas

1
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
2
Stir in the onions, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Stir in the carrots, celery, stock, turkey carcass, and split peas and bring to a simmer.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are very soft and falling apart, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Remove the turkey bones and return any meat to the pot.
6
Sea-son the soup with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, minced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

Turkey Split Pea Soup

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