Wisconsin Split Pea Soup
Marjoram, garlic, potatoes and carrots blend nicely with peas in this hearty and economical soup. —Linda Rock, Stratford, Wisconsin
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried green split peas
- 2-1/2 quarts water
- 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup each diced celery, carrots and potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- Salt to taste
Reviews
As a Wisconsin resident for the past 10 years, I’d never heard that split pea was a local “thing” like cheese curds or fish frys. Still, although I grew up with split pea out of state, I thought I should try the local version. The taste of this recipe is fine, but I’m used to thick, hearty soup. This version is broth-like. I doubled the potato and cut it in small dice with the hopes of thickening it, and also cooked it with the lid off for the last 30 minutes. The flavor is fine, but I would serve this as a side dish with sandwiches and not as a main meal. Either that or cut the water in half. Today, I’ll add some dumplings.
We absolutely love this soup. Twice a year at Christmas & Easter Trader Joe's sells their spiral ham. I always buy extra to freeze. Always use the hambone for this soup. The person who gave a one star below, perhaps they used too much marjoram as it can taste like a lemony oregano.
It's a great recipe, but it can be much better if you add 1 lb of cooked and cubed ham to the soup, so it would be more chunky.It's a keeper! Just need a little bit of tweaking on this recipe.
Sorry, but this was the WORST split pea soup recipe I ever had or made. Had a lemony flavor, and I don't know how, since nothing lemony was in it. After my husband said it had too much of something, I tasted it, even tried a bowl, but couldn't even finish the bowl. Dumped the rest in the toilet. No stars here. And we LOVE a good split pea soup! Only added a star because otherwise it wouldn't post.
Excellent! My spouse normally hates split pea soup but she loved this.
I've been making this soup since I found it in Taste of Home! That's been over 13 years ago! You can make the recipe as written or change it up to your liking . Either way it's always delicious!! Thank you Linda Rock for submitting it!!
This is by far the best pea soup recipe ever!! I've made it without meat and it is equally delicious. Don't know if you have ever tried yellow split peas, but they take pea soup to a whole new level, I very seldom use the green anymore, they have a slightly sweeter taste and are oh so smooth. I have also made this with smoked sausage, absolutely delicious............smokiness all through the soup. If you need to thicken your soup (once the soup is done) cook on high speed from 10 - 15 minutes, stirring constantly or the soup will stick and burn, and can't have that..................BON APPETITE!!
I always use a potato masher to mash up the peas to make a thicker soup.I also use 1 quart vegetable broth along with water for a richer tasting soup. I use chopped ham instead of ham hocks. It is a good basic recipe that you can change and season to your taste.
I have made this soup many times, and it is very good!!
This was delicious! Like other reviewers, I used chicken broth instead of water plus, I added about a cup or so of additional diced ham. Also, I added the veggies right at the beginning of the cooking which I think thickened the soup beautifully. Because of the ham, I used garlic powder and no other salt at all. I'm already planning to make this again with our Easter ham bone. PS: an idea for parents and grandparents: You could try calling this "Dr. Seuss Soup". (You know, Green Eggs and Ham. Well this is Green Soup and Ham) Probably won't work, but it's worth a try!