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Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

This comforting Split Pea Soup features smoky bacon and tender peas simmered in a savory broth. It’s a heartwarming bowl perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bacon & Vegetables

  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Broth & Seasonings

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb dried split peas rinsed and sorted
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cook Bacon & Vegetables

  • Add diced bacon to a large pot over medium heat; cook until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until soft and golden around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and smoked paprika; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Simmer Soup

  • Pour in chicken broth, water, and rinsed split peas; bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and the soup thickens, about 45–60 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaf; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in reserved bacon before serving.

Notes

Make sure to rinse the split peas thoroughly and sort out any debris.
For a creamier consistency, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup before adding the bacon garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36g
Keyword bacon soup, comfort soup, legume soup, pea soup, Split Pea Soup
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