Split Pea Soup Recipe

 

Yield: 3-4 servings

Author: Ana Marti

Split Pea Soup

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 H & 15 MTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

A delicious classic split pea soup like no other. It's loaded with potatoes, carrots, bacon, and ham, making it hearty and irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 bacon slices, diced
• 4 oz. diced ham
• 1/2 big yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery ribs, diced or whole* (see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 - 8 oz split pleas, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 big potato, diced
• 1 cup diced carrots

Instructions

1. Add bacon to a cold pot and cook on medium heat until the bacon is almost crispy about 3-5 minutes. Then add the ham and cook with the bacon for about 2 more minutes. If the bacon didn't render much fat add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. If it rendered too much fat, discard some, leaving about 2 to 3 tablespoons behind.
2. Add the onion to the pot and saute for about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add diced or whole celery and cook for a couple more minutes. 
3. Add thyme, oregano, and bay leaves to the pot and lets them bloom for about a minute. Add split peas and pour in the chicken stock and water. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the peas are almost tender.
5. Remove whole celery stalks if doing so. Then add the diced potatoes and carrots to the soup. Cover and let it simmer for 20-30 more minutes or until the peas are tender, stirring occasionally, so nothing sticks.
6. Season soup with more salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with croutons, fresh parsley, and crispy bacon on top if desired.
7. ENJOY!

Notes:

1. I enjoy the flavor celery provides stocks and soup, but I don't necessarily like biting on them, so I like to add them whole and remove them once they have provided me with its flavor. If you would like to do the same, you are more than welcome to; if not, dice the celery and cook along with the onion as previously instructed.
2. You can make this recipe vegan by omitting the bacon and ham. Also, use all water instead of the 2 cups of chicken stock.
3. Double the recipe to make a whole (12-16oz) bag of split peas, as this recipe only calls for half the bag. 
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