Rich and Thick Split Pea Soup
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
Reviews
This is very good soup. I made half a recipe on the stove top. I used half oregano and half thyme and added about 1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms and about 1 cup of cubed potato. The soup took about 40 minutes to cook in a large saucepan. Will definitely make this again.
this was delicious reminded me of my grandmother's. I added amish ham hocks which are basically little 2 pound meat filled ham bones to give it a smoky taste. for those saying not enough flavor or vegan try adding liquid smoke flavoring
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.
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
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.
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Just didn't care for this recipe at all, and I love pea soup.
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!
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!
this was good - but needed more flavor. this was 1st time making split pea soup - will search for a better recipe next time.