This is not just green split pea soup, but a combination of a few other vegetables as well which makes it even more delicious and nutritious.
Pick over split peas and wash thoroughly. Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, celery and onion. Chop ham (or use a cooked ham bone) and add everything to a large pot along with 10-12 cups water. Add sugar, garlic and black pepper and any other seasonings that you might enjoy like dried parsley.
Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer.
Allow to simmer, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until all the vegetables are tender. (This will take about an hour or slightly more for the peas to cook). Remove from heat and with a potato masher, mash up all the solid bits as much as possible. It need not be as smooth as most green pea soups, but it should be nice and thick.
Salt can now be added sparingly.
I never add salt to any dried beans or peas until they are done as it hinders the tendering of them. The little bit of sugar aids in tendering. This is true of all dried beans and peas.
This is a rich and very hearty soup and is especially good for an evening meal when you need comfort food. I serve it with a thick slice of crusty homemade bread and butter. Very filling.
Servings: | 12 |
Time: | 35-40 Minutes Preparation Time 1 + Hours Cooking Time |
Source: Trial and error (sometimes are the best teachers).
By Julia from Boca Raton, FL
Not just a recipe for mothers! This can be cooked in the slow cooker as I always do, or conventionally. This recipe has several variations, too.
Cheap, easy and super-delicious! A real child-pleaser in our house.
This simple split pea soup recipe is full of flavor and quick to make!
This is so good! It is made with frozen peas, not dried, for a real change of pace. It is quick and easy to make.
This is the best and most frugal split pea soup recipe I know how to make. You can use yellow or green split peas.
Love the ham in this hearty soup! Great for cold weather evenings!
Place split peas, water, ham bone, shallots, carrots, celery leaves, bay leaf, salt, garlic, and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling.
Serve over rice, or alone. Stir in plain yogurt for creamy soup, or place dollop yogurt on top to serve and sprinkle with dill weed.