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Creamy Pea Soup

By: Michelle 
"A wonderful, creamy pea soup, a must try for pea soup lovers!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 50 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 - 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups dried split peas
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • fresh celery leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Directions

  1. Place split peas, water, ham bone, shallots, carrots, celery leaves, bay leaf, salt, garlic and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham bone and the bay leaf. Dice the meat from the ham bone and set aside.
  2. Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Process cream cheese with the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.
  3. Add ham, and reheat. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 510 | Total Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by khorbis   view full review
You know, I've been visiting allrecipes.com since I was a wee lad of 17 years old. Currently,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by JollyEm   view full review
Very Good! I liked this recipe because of the cream cheese--I was looking for something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by marietta_chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've used this recipe several times and am never dissapointed. I have been asked to share the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by CRETER   view full review
This recipe was just O.K.. The flavor was traditional pea soup. The problem was after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MAGICKE   view full review
My husband said that this was the best pea soup he's ever had and I think I have to agree....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by FRISKET   view full review
hi- we tried this recipe, it was pretty good. I used a smaller bit of cream cheese - roughly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by JOATODD   view full review
My husband kept asking me to make split pea soup and I never have because I have never made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by ROBOSLOBIN   view full review
Pretty darn good! I substituted some water with chicken broth and only used half the cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by Melissa D   view full review
Wonderful on a cold blustery night. Its comfort food at its best. I know its good when my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by SOTHERE1023   view full review
I am not a pea soup fan but this is one of the best soups I've ever made (and I have made lots...

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