Rating: 4.44 stars 85 Ratings. With very little prep and hands-on time, this pea and ham soup is the perfect winter warmer. This was a delicious recipe, hearty and full of flavor! That’s funny, Susan! Your email address will not be published. So that is my only disappointment with this recipe, I thought I was going to have it all to myself :), I add about 8 carrots to the recipe. My partner who hates green peas just tried it and thought it tasted really good too!! 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup (8 oz) dried split peas, rinsed; 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 5 1/2 to 6 cups chicken … I did not have vegetable broth or marjoran. It was delicious! I can only hope my boys will do the same one day. Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone (or hock) is hearty, healthy and full of flavour. If you’re not on any of them, just email me the photo ([email protected]) and I can share it for you. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/vegetarian-split-pea-soup So you’ve created Split Pea, Carrot and Potato Soup, Wesley! I have always made split pea soup with ham added. Just cause I love carrots. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time. Question - does this freeze okay? In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. https://www.tasteofhome.com/.../old-fashioned-split-pea-soup-with-ham-bone Split Pea Soup without Pork Split Pea Soup without Pork. I do want to note that I only got 5 servings from the recipe, not 7. This soup was AMAZING! Mmmm! This was my first time using vegetable broth. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes. ;), Really healthy and delicious soup:) Thanks for sharing your recipe. I used to love split pea and potato soup! As others have stated, there's no need for a blender; the ingredients break down nicely on their own. So simple, so easy, so comforting. Not sure why, but I am getting only 147 calories per serving based on MyFitnessPal. Perhaps it would feed 7 as a first course, but we had this as a main meal with whole grain baguettes alongside. Cannot seem to attach my photo, THat’s wonderful, Judie! That’s so kind of you to say :) CC. :-) This soup looks so warm and comforting — love the “action” shots! I didn't have marjoram on hand so I used dried oregano (K9DOGLOVER: thanks for the suggestion). Cook at medium heat until peas and potatoes have formed a homogeneous liquid (about 1 hour). Add a splash of milk, cream or half and half, if desired. My family loves that soup. Would you believe I dislike fresh or frozen peas, but love pea soup? CC. But I did have liquid smoke, and vegan wosterchire sauce. In a large pot, saute the onion over medium high heat in the extra virgin olive oil until it becomes transparent and starts to become soft. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; return to pan and heat through. Will make again! The soup is the perfect cool weather fare. I love split pea with and without ham. I added a bay leaf. — Christina’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — (Focus on Small Businesses) & an iSi Gourmet Whip Giveaway! This recipe deserves ten stars! You are a great mum for sending your son those kinds of care packages! Easy recipe! Bring to a boil, add salt; then reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes or until peas are soft, stirring occasionally. Add the peas, potatoes and enough water to cover ingredients. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Even the pickiest pea soup lover will request this time and again. It adds a lot of great flavor. I’m sure you’ll be a wonderful mum one day ;). This was awesome! Besides that, I didn't make any otherl changes. Add the water, ham steak, bacon, split peas, thyme, and bay leaves and increase heat to high. Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. I'll be making a pot of this next week. Added some Canadian bacon at the end. However, during this unique time in 2020 (where we were all encouraged to stay home), I became more cautious about wasting anything. I made my own vegetable broth (without tomato) and added "ham" https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-bacon. Excellent recipe! Serve Split Pea and Potato Soup hot with extra pepper and crusty bread, or croutons. Help spread the word. Authentic (Quick) Italian Tomato Sauce for Pasta. Even my picky husband loved it. Add more water for thinner soup, less to make more hearty. The food he had to eat at the dining hall was great incentive to get him cooking! You're awesome for doing it! You could just make it for youself and freeze portions so you can enjoy it more often, too! Everyone else in the house turns their noses up … silly Billies! Am I missing something? Very good recipe overall, and I so appreciate Taste of Home providing some vegan offerings! The ingredients were simple and the flavour was delightful. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat and then add onion and ½ teaspoon of salt.