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Split Pea Soup Recipe with a Video
This pea soup is the best split pea soup to make year-round. The soft and flavorful peas make a hearty soup!
Since my kids are home all week (winter break!), I decided to make this split pea soup for lunch. I ate it quite often as a child. My kids liked that it didn’t have the onion directly in the soup, and they loved dipping toast into the soup.
I would say it went pretty well, considering kids and peas are not always the best of friends. People have eaten split peas since prehistoric times. The fiber in split peas can help reduce your blood cholesterol level and make you feel fuller faster.
This delicious soup uses yellow split peas to assemble a creamy and tasty dinner recipe. I love to enjoy it any time of the year.
This creamy soup is dairy free and has optional toast that you can enjoy it with. Also, it requires no immersion blender to make it creamy or smooth! It’s all in the cooking process.
If the time of year calls for it, this soup is great to put into hot containers for kids to take to school. Also, this tasty recipe is a great make ahead soup for the week. My kids love enjoying it the next day just as much as they do when it’s freshly cooked. They empty the large soup pot so quickly, I’m surprised when they ask for it again and again!
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
Olive oil to saute the vegetables.
Yellow onion for flavor! It’s also rich in quercetin.
Carrots are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Water for the liquid portion.
Potatoes are a filling addition to soups, especially in the winter. You can find them year-round and they pair well with yellow peas.
Split peas are a source of protein. The yellow peas have a nice and mild flavor that goes well with the ingredients of this soup.
Salt for flavor!
Dill helps with digestion issues and infections. It’s a classic flavor addition into this classic split pea soup.
A loaf of bread is a side recommendation. You can toast it and enjoy a slice alongside a bowl of soup for cozy flavors in the cold weather.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Split Pea Soup
Step 1: Chop veggies
Chop the onion and carrots.
Step 2: Heat oil
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add in the onion and carrots.
Step 3: Sauté
Sauté the veggies until onion is soft. Turn off and set aside.
Step 4: Chop
Chop the potato.
Step 5: Add the water
Add the water into a large pot. Bring to a boil.
Step 6: Add potatoes and peas
in the chopped potato and split peas.
Step 7: Simmer
Add in the salt. Simmer over medium heat until the peas have cooked through. (This will take about an hour.)
Step 8: Strainer
Place a strainer on top of the pot. Add in the sautéed onion and carrot. Mash through the sieve with a spoon until all the juice from the vegetables is in the soup. Throw the vegetables away.
Step 9: Bring to a boil
Bring the soup to a boil, then add salt to taste.
Step 10: Serve
Remove from heat and serve with a sprinkle of fresh dill and toast.
Expert Tips
- Enhance the soup’s aroma by infusing a bundle of fresh thyme or a bay leaf during the simmering process. Remove before serving. Add black pepper for a quick and easy touch of spice.
- A dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream is a great finishing touch. It not only adds creaminess but also introduces a slight tang.
- Instead of plain toast, consider homemade croutons for a crunchy element. Enjoy my simple recipe to make homemade croutons!
- Enjoy this soup as a side dish or a starter for a holiday meal. Make it ahead and serve alongside ham hocks!
Recipe FAQs
While split peas work best, you can experiment with green or yellow peas, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Certainly, vegetable broth or chicken broth add depth, but adjust the salt accordingly.
Other comfort food meals to make
- This Vegetarian Asparagus Soup (All in One Pot) is a smooth and warm soup.
- Light and Easy Tomato Soup for Summer is a delicious way to have creamy tomato soup without milk or cream!
More soup recipes to try
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Split Pea Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Soup pot
- grater
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 10 cups water
- 2 large potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 1½ cup split peas, rinsed
- 2 tsp salt, + more to taste
- dill, to garnish
- toast, optional
Instructions
- Chop the onion and carrots. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add in the onion and carrots, saute the veggies until soft. Set aside2 Tbsp olive oil, ½ yellow onion,, 1 carrot,
- Add the water into a large pot. Bring to a boil.10 cups water
- Add in the chopped potato and split peas.2 large potatoes,, 1½ cup split peas,
- Add in the salt. Simmer on medium heat until the peas are cooked through. (This will take about an hour.)2 tsp salt,
- Place a strainer on top of pot and add to it the sautéed onion and carrot. Mash with a spoon until all the juice from the vegetables is out. Throw the vegetables away.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then add salt to taste.2 tsp salt,
- Remove from heat and serve with a sprinkle of fresh dill and toast.dill,, toast,
Notes
- If you prefer the soup with the onion and carrot, don’t strain, and instead add the sautéed onion and carrots into the pot of soup when potatoes and peas have cooked all the way.