Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2013

I followed this recipe exactly, except for pureeing at the end. It was delicious! I will definitely be making this again!

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Christy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Roan Mountain, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Salisbury, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2013

An absolutely delicious soup!! I put everything in a crockpot and cooked it on low all day. I made two small adjustments to the recipe to suit my taste by adding one small ham steak cubed and a generous pinch of hot pepper flakes. I may have used more liquid than called for as well. I put in two large tetra boxes of chicken stock and then filled the slow cooker to about 3/4 full with water. It turned out just right. Because I added the ham cubes, I did not blend the soup but I used a potato masher to smooth it out a bit. I will definately make this again.

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Shonna11

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2013

Unbelievably good! Added extra onion, carrot, celery and 2 small potatoes. Also used another's suggestion and added some thyme, curry powder, parsley, oregano, 2 bay leafs. Plus 2 cups of ham leftovers. Truly a meal in itself.

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mo54

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2012

A basic split pea soup that is long on flavor. Simple to make. Added 1 tsp. of fresh rosemary and 5-7 bay leaves for a slight flavor boost. Recipe can be easily modified for individual taste preferences, including adding ham if so inclined. Followed directions other than simmer time reduced to about 1-3/4 hrs. If you like a chunky split pea soup, reserve some carrots, celery, and possibly split peas instead of running everything through a blender or food processor. Give this a try!!

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ConkyJoe

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2012

The right consistency, but I didn't blend it. I cooked it for an hour and 15min and that was enough. The peas broke down and I left the carrots chopped for some texture. I think it needed some more seasoning, but it was pretty good as is.

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Jbooshey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Columbus, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: May 21, 2012

Very good. Not quite as rich as one maked with pork but much healthier. I left it chunky & added chunks of cooked ham & quinoa. Very good!

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Heather

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2012

This is the Best Ever Split Pea Soup I have ever eaten. I am not a fan of ham so this recipe called me to try it. Followed the recipe exactly and wouldn't change a thing. Filling, Delicious & will make many times again.

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rena

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2012

True to it's name: BEST EVER! I cooked this in a crock pot and used a stick blender to puree before serving. Turned out great!

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JOYCE LITOFF

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

I used a hambone in the soup. It was delicious!

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minky410

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

This is so simple, yet so good. I just used a one-pound bag of dry green split peas. I also added two bay leaves, which I removed before pureeing with my immersion blender. Other than that, I followed the recipe as written. This can be made as smooth or as chunky as desired. I froze half the recipe for later. Next time, I will have to try adding curry as another reviewer suggested. This is a good recipe for the beginning cook as well, so will be letting my stepdaughter make it too. I think she will be so proud of the results!

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