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Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe

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For a different spin on traditional split pea soup, try this recipe. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky, and the corned beef is an unexpected, tasty change of pace. -Barbara Link, Alta Loma, California

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Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Yield: 12 Servings

15 90 105

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas
8 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed cooked corned beef or ham
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with lean ham and reduced-sodium bouillon and without salt) equals 199 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 352 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Hearty Split Pea Soup in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p29

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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2013 by mally_5508

This recipe is great!!! I can't wait to make it at my next family gathering!!

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2013 by daisey5

This soup is great!! I used chicken broth instead of water and I added four cloves of garlic in place of the pepper.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2013 by daisey5

This was great!! I used chicken broth instead of water and added a few cloves of garlic instead of pepper.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2012 by mrsholiday

Delicious. Warming. Comfort. YUM!!

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by Diana017

I made this tonight and it was excellent! My husband said it blew the socks off the split pea soup a friend makes with his grandfather's recipe.

The only change I made was 1) no black pepper because I don't like it, 2) Swanson's chicken broth instead of the water and bullion, and 3) didn't add salt since the broth was loaded with it.

I used cubed ham from Wal-Mart and julienne carrots. We both agree that this chunky version makes the soup much heartier that traditional recipes. Super easy! It will be in the rotation this winter. Thanks!

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by Diana017

I made this tonight and it was excellent! My husband said it blew the socks off the split pea soup a friend makes with his grandfather's recipe.

The only change I made was 1) no black pepper because I don't like it, 2) Swanson's chicken broth instead of the water and bullion, and 3) didn't add salt since the broth was loaded with it.

I used cubed ham from Wal-Mart and julienne carrots. We both agree that this chunky version makes the soup much heartier that traditional recipes. It will be in the rotation this winter. Thanks!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2012 by sbilevich

I've made this with cubed ham. Excellent recipe, very flavorfull and easy to make. I would add 1 more cup of water next time.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

I have cooked it again! My husband told me that it was the best split pea soup he ever had!

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by TSpahr

My family loves this soup!! I thought I didn't care for Split Pea soup, until I had this. It is so good. @ekatiakarpova - The directions have you boil INITIALLY and then SIMMER for over a hour. I don't think the spices lose ANY flavor during cooking....it was very flavorful. I always double this as my family gobbles it up. It is a keeper and in the winter rotation. Thanks.

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

Wow, very tasty, I wished I put less pepper then the recipe calls because it was too much black pepper. When you boil long time something better to put flavory spices before the end then you will able to save spices from loosing flavor during long time boiling like this recipe calls to boil over 1 hour.

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