Split Pea Soup Recipe, a Winter Soup Recipe a Way of Cooking Legumes

A split pea soup recipe is on the order of bean soup recipes, except when the split peas break down and the soup becomes thick. If you are learning how to make soup, pay attention when cooking; you may need to add more water. Split peas are a great source of protein and a natural food which contains very high amounts of fiber.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

• 2 Cups dried split peas


• 8 Cups water


• 2 Pounds cooked ham in small chunks or (ham bone for seasoning)


• 1 Large chopped onion


• 2 Carrots peeled and diced


• ¼ Teaspoon black pepper


• Salt to taste (ham may add a lot of salt)

Add all ingredients into a large heavy pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1 hour or until peas are tender and soup has thickened.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

• 1 Tablespoon butter


• 1 Diced carrot


• 1 Small sliced onion


• 1 Cup cubed ham


• 1 Ham bone


• 1 Quart water


• 1 Cup split peas rinsed and drained


• 1 Bay leaf


• ½ Teaspoon salt


• ½ Teaspoon pepper


• ¼ Teaspoon thyme


• ¼ Teaspoon butter

In a large pot melt 1 tablespoon butter and add onions and ham; stir and cook until light brown.

Add bone, water, peas, bay leaf, salt, pepper, thyme and ¼ teaspoon butter.

Bring to boil, cover and cook until peas disintegrate about 45 minutes, stir occasionally.

Note:Should be thick but watch that they don’t get too dry, may need to add a little water.

Try these other great recipes!

• Bean soup recipes


• Hearty soup recipes

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