Rich and Thick Split Pea Soup

Name: Rich and Thick Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped fresh carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 6 ounces Jones Canadian Bacon, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

We started a 39-day Soup Challenge to eat healthier after the holidays, figuring if "Survivor" contestants could last 39 days on little food, surely we could survive on soup! This split pea soup was a family favorite. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
6 ounces Jones Canadian Bacon, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add thyme; cook 1 minute longer.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender.
Cool slightly. In a blender, process half of the soup until smooth. Return all to the slow cooker. Add bacon and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 363 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 945mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 21g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Split Pea Soup in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011

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icunrse

Dec 20, 2015

Made this tonight as directed. I could have used a little less thyme and added some salt. I do like the texture, but I'm missing the hammy taste from making it with ham bones. Not bad for a non-ham bone split pea soup.
Katgen

Dec 26, 2014

the best I've had. making in the crock pot keeps texture to the peas, they don't turn to mush like when you cook on stove
grimfix

Sep 20, 2014

I use homemade smoked turkey stock in mine, no broth or Canadian bacon. I use chopped carrots and onions, not sauteéd, minimal sea salt and black pepper. Rinse and sort split peas, add to slow cooker. Done in 6 to 8 hours and I found that I didn't need to blend. I created this recipe, never having had split pea soup, much less make it. I took it to church and came back with none. Lots of recipe requests. Husband and dog went gaga for it. It does need thinning if it sits a long time or you have leftovers, I just use water. I have made this vegan too by subbing water for stock, still rave reviews.
jessie1

Nov 9, 2012

Just didn't care for this recipe at all, and I love pea soup.
carolhm25

Aug 30, 2012

I made this for friends and they raved about it. One way to kick up the flavor a notch is to add a small pinch of cumin- nice!
FitnessLovingMom

Mar 22, 2012

This soup was VERY bland, I didn't like the flavor or the texture. It makes 6 servings. I served 4 servings (1 per person. ) My kids didn't like it and I ate it but didn't like it. I threw the left overs away. I won't make this again! I felt like I was eating food at a nursing home.....texture was terrible!
Hannah0418

Jan 22, 2012

this was good - but needed more flavor. this was 1st time making split pea soup - will search for a better recipe next time.
rosalinda_G

Jan 10, 2012

I also tried with small pieces of Smoked Turkey and it's delicious!
interpretermom

Nov 13, 2011

I thought it was just okay. It needed more flavor I think. The Canadian bacon was a nice addition but adding it at the end didn't allow the soup to absorb the flavor of it.
ktames

Oct 10, 2011

I have never been a fan of Split pea soup but decided to try it as tastes change over the years and I wanted to try and make one from scratch. This recipe has a great flavor and I will make it again as is and with my own variation of flavoring.