If you're looking for a warm and nourishing soup that's perfect for a chilly day, this is it!
This classic recipe for a traditional Split Pea Soup is easy to prepare, satisfying, and budget-friendly. The combination of bacon, vegetables, and split peas creates a flavorful and comforting soup that is perfect for any occasion.
Serve this recipe with some crusty bread or crackers to make it a complete meal!
Split Pea Soup
Servings 15 bowls
Ingredients
- 6 oz bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 lb bag dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
- Salt and Pepper
- 64 oz vegetable or chicken stock
- Ham bone (Optional)
Garnish
- Bacon Pieces
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, render the bacon fat over medium heat and cook until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add the diced onion and cook in the bacon fat until the onions are translucent and tender. Next, add the diced carrots and celery and cook in a pot for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the dried split peas to the pot and cook in the vegetables for a couple minutes—season with salt and pepper.
- Add the vegetable or chicken stock to the pot and bring to a simmer. If you have a ham bone, add it to the pot and cook on a low simmer, occasionally stirring for 60-90 minutes or until the peas are tender.
- Garnish with reserved crisp bacon pieces and sliced green onions.
Enjoy!
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All photos by Lorianne DeVita
