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Split Pea Soup

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"This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day."
Split Pea Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 348 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  2. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 29, 2008 by luv2cooknbake! 
I used this recipe as a base for my own creation. This was simply the best soup I have ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2004 by Nadia 
Very nice soup. One thing I changed in the recipe was the ham bone. I boiled the bone by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2006 by crazykook 
This recipe is great and can be tweeked to your own preference. I threw all the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2008 by BLINCKY 
Wonderful soup as is. However, I have made a few changes to "kick it up, a notch". I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2006 by frenchy 
the reason you pre-soak the peas and i keep changing the water ,, is the less gas you have,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2003 by BREEDY 
Very easy and filling! I used about 1 1/2 cups chopped ham instead of the ham bone. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2006 by CHEFTASTY 
This is the best split pea soup recipe! I've made it three times, and am making it again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 3, 2005 by DEBMCE4 
Delicious! and I hate peas. I followed exactly as written, but I like a little more salt &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 14, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
A good basic recipe that you can personalize to suit your tastes. I used low fat, low salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
MMMM just like my Mom makes. I make it every time I have a hame bone, for myself & my hubbys... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Split Pea Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 7

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 266

  • Total Fat: 0.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 219mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 18.4g
  • Protein: 16.9g

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