Split Pea Soup Recipe
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Split Pea Soup

By: bluebayou 
"This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (518)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
10 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 310 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by BLINCKY   view full review
Wonderful soup as is. However, I have made a few changes to "kick it up, a notch". I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by luv2cooknbake!   view full review
I used this recipe as a base for my own creation. This was simply the best soup I have ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by crazykook   view full review
This recipe is great and can be tweeked to your own preference. I threw all the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by Nadia   view full review
Very nice soup. One thing I changed in the recipe was the ham bone. I boiled the bone by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by frenchy   view full review
the reason you pre-soak the peas and i keep changing the water ,, is the less gas you have,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by CHEFTASTY   view full review
This is the best split pea soup recipe! I've made it three times, and am making it again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2003 by BREEDY   view full review
Very easy and filling! I used about 1 1/2 cups chopped ham instead of the ham bone.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2005 by DEBMCE4   view full review
Delicious! and I hate peas. I followed exactly as written, but I like a little more salt &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
A good basic recipe that you can personalize to suit your tastes. I used low fat, low salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
MMMM just like my Mom makes. I make it every time I have a hame bone, for myself & my hubbys...

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