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Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe (Easy and Nutritious!)

Split Pea Soup

Welcome to the comforting world of Split Pea Soup, where rustic flavors meet wholesome ingredients in a bowl of pure satisfaction. This classic dish is not just delicious; it's also a powerhouse of nutrition, perfect for chilly days or anytime you need a warm, hearty dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb dried split peas rinsed and sorted
  • 8 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 hock smoked ham for added flavor
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Can Opener
  • Soup Ladle
  • Storage Containers

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start by rinsing and sorting the dried split peas. Make sure to remove any debris or damaged peas. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine the rinsed split peas, vegetable broth (or water), diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, bay leaf, and dried thyme. If using a smoked ham hock or diced ham, add it now.
  3. Step 3: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: After about an hour, check the peas for tenderness. If they are still firm, continue to simmer for another 15-30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Once the peas are tender, remove the bay leaf and the ham hock if used. Shred any meat from the bone and return it to the soup.
  6. Step 6: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Adjust the flavor to your preference.
  7. Step 7: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

This soup is budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.