Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb yellow split peas (picked over); 1 quart chicken broth; 1 quart cold water; 1 large smoked ham bone (make certain that the bone has meat on it); 5 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 medium leek, chopped and rinsed (use only white and pale green parts only); 3 -4 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; salt and black pepper; whipping cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb yellow split peas (picked over)
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart cold water
1 large smoked ham bone (make certain that the bone has meat on it)
5 medium onions, finely chopped
1 medium leek, chopped and rinsed (use only white and pale green parts only)
3 -4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
salt and black pepper
whipping cream (optional)

1
Rinse the peas under cold water very well. Pick out any discoloured peas and discard.
2
Fill a large pot with water and chicken broth.
3
Add in the ham bone or salt pork and half of the onions; bring to a boil (skim off any froth or scume that gathers on top) simmer partially covered until the peas are tender but not falling apart (about 1 - 1-1/2 hours).
4
Cook the leeks and the remaining onions in butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until softened (about 10 minutes).
5
Add to the soup with the chives, salt and pepper; continue to simmer (partially covered) until the peas are falling apart and the soup is thickened (about 1 - 1-1/2 hours).
6
Remove the ham bone, then shred any meat on the bone and return the meat to the pot.
7
Ladle hot soup into bowls and drizzle a small amount of whipping cream on top of the soup if desired.

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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: 1 lb yellow split peas (picked over), 1 quart chicken broth, 1 quart cold water, 1 large smoked ham bone (make certain that the bone has meat on it), and more.

Yes, Yellow 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.

Yellow Split Pea Soup

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