Easy Split Pea Soup

Submitted by -Sheri-

"This is right off the Sunny Select Bag of Peas. It's lighter in calories and fat then most split pea recipes. Delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups dried peas
• 8 cups water
• 1 ham bone
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced carrot
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• lite salt and pepper

directions

1. Rinse peas, add water, and bring to a boil simmering for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
3. Add remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, simmer, covered 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft.
5. Remove bone and slice up meat adding it to soup.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[mufasasamson]

Thank you for saving this recipe. Sunny Select no longer prints this recipe on the bag. When I made the soup I substituted 1 lb. cooked bacon & one teaspoon of bacon grease. Not the healthiest recipe, but it was a big hit with everyone that has had it. I serve the soup with diced ham, shredded cheese, green onions and bacon bits ( just like a Pea Anderson's did in the past)

 

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

I have used this recipe for years. Perfect every time. A couple tricks I have used over the years. I prefer a thicker soup, so I sometimes add dehydrated potato flakes if the soup needs thickening. After I remove the ham bone, ham pieces, and bay leaf, I use my blender stick and make it a bit smoother. Be sure to add the ham chunks back after blending. I love the addition of thyme. I also add a chicken bouillon seasoning at times to boost the flavor. Thanks for posting!

 

[Binyamin K.]

I combined this recipe (minus the ham) with a dumpling recipe (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6900/dumplings/) and it came out terrific. The dumplings made the soup into a large meal with plenty of leftovers for breakfast tomorrow morning.

 

[milesde2000]

So Flavorful. I added more onion, carrots, celery, and cut up pork.

 

[Amanda M.]

My family loves this recipe. I leave out the veggies, and I add garlic and it is so good even the kids eat it.