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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 May. 02, 2011 by Morinstoltz

Wow, this was awesome! Easy and delicious. Was concerned about 2 large onions but I think that was the trick for the great taste. I never liked split Pea soup until now!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by timstein

Love it! It is one of my favorites. My husband does not like split pea soup and he loved this one!

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by layla noel

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this recipe turned out. I am by no means a fan of pea soup, but I was wanting something low calorie and different for dinner.

This turned out to be a real winner! The peas/veggies absorbed most of the herbs, and what was left was a scrumptious tasty soup.

My only recommendation is to use a large stock pot. I originally tried to make this soup with a 5 quart dutch oven, but it was way too small. I

Again, this recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by patreeseeya

I have to add to my previous review...for my small family of three this was a large batch of soup. My daughter really does love split pea soup and so when we got home from church the next day she asked me "do we have any green soup left?" I said "Yes!!!" I heated it up for us and dang it if it wasn't a 100 times better the next day!!! It was soooo good we all had two large bowls, skipping the homemade bread all together, and we licked our lips to the very last drop! That's how good this soup is! And now I am making my second batch in a week, deliberately cooking it at bedtime so that tomorrow we can repeat our "leftover green soup" experience!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by patreeseeya

delish! I have for years made a TOH split pea soup with meatballs that my daughter requests monthly in the winter, but we had a big leftover ham bone and so I tried this one...hubby licked bowl clean and daughter says "it was good...but I want it with meatballs from now on, mom" I conclude that its delicious! and I love it!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by mrslucky

I made this Hearty Split Pea Soup for company last night, it was a HIT. I also made Chunky Taco Soup as I was not sure all liked pea soup. They both were hits.Lady friends asked for the receipes.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by LatelyLisa

Great easy pea soup recipe. I usually use left over ham and it turns out wonderfully!!

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2010 by angelkin

I was completely lost without this recipe,,i cannot tell you how many "non" pea soup eaters ask me to make this!!! try you and you will agree :) i pop mine into the slow cooker :) and come home at nite to YUMMMmm

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2010 by nursechef

Quite possibly the best split pea soup I've ever had. My other half LOVED it and he doesn't like peas!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by kknepper

Best I have ever eaten thumbs up from everyone I served it to from teens to age 90. Not a quick recipe takes time to prepare but well worth it.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by mothertoeight

This is by far the very best split pea soup recipe ever!! Everyone that has said they don't care for split pea soup tastes this, and yes, they are coverted!

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2009 by sbaaco@aol.com

Excellent flavor!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2009 by whiskeyechoalpha

very good

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2008 by goodterry

The best pea soup I have ever had !

If you know someone who does not like pea soup this one will convert them.

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