Name: Classic Split Pea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) dried split peas, rinsed and sorted; 6 cups (1.5L) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 ham bone, ham hock, or 1 cup diced cooked ham (optional for smoky flavor); 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for added depth); 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 12 cups (240-480ml) water (as needed)

Description

Hearty classic split pea soup delivers comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen, blending smoky ham and tender green peas into a silky, nourishing bowl. Warming spices and slow-simmered vegetables create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
6 cups (1.5L) chicken or vegetable broth
1 ham bone, ham hock, or 1 cup diced cooked ham (optional for smoky flavor)

Vegetables and Aromatics:

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Herbs and Seasonings:

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for added depth)
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 cups (240-480ml) water (as needed)

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Instructions

Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame, introducing olive oil or butter to create a culinary foundation.
Gently tumble chopped onions, carrots, and celery into the pot, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Introduce minced garlic, delicate thyme leaves, and smoky paprika to the vegetable medley, letting the spices dance and bloom for a brief moment, intensifying the flavor profile with their subtle fragrance.

Notes

Choose between olive oil or butter based on dietary preferences, with olive oil offering a lighter taste and butter adding richness.
Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
Keep heat at medium-low to prevent burning garlic and spices, which can create a bitter undertone in the final dish.
Consider using low-sodium broth or vegetable stock for a lighter, more adaptable flavor profile that works well for different dietary needs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 200
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 5mg