Wicked Easy Split Pea Soup
When I was training for The Relay, I grew keen on eating legume-laden soups for lean protein. However, similar to my experience with hummus, I found that the volume of my consumption resulted in excess packaging waste and expense. Soups generally are so easy and forgiving and inexpensive to make, so I decided to start incorporating them into my kitchen routine. I still have a wonderful French lentil soup I want to share, but first (because it is even faster to make), I want to share this wicked easy split pea soup recipe, which I whipped up yesterday as (an odd and unexpected but happily devoured) part of Mother's Day brunch. The soup -- packed with fiber and protein -- is super easy to knock together, and was perfect given yesterday's windy and chilly weather.
Wicked Easy Split Pea Soup
1. Place peas and stock in a large pot and set heat to medium/high heat. While stock heats up, peel and dice potato and onion. Toss in the pot. When stock comes to boil, reduce heat to low/medium and partially cover with lid. Cook for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft. If the peas start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a little more water, lower the heat, and stir more frequently.
2. Use a potato masher and mash to desired consistency (I mashed for all of 20-30 seconds since I like some lumps in my soup). Season with salt to taste. Enjoy plain or with croutons or pita chips.
Note: If you want to pump up the vegetable content, add some diced carrots and celery midway through cooking. Or cooked bacon or ham pieces make for a savory addition. If you add ham or bacon, season with salt after you add those ingredients due to the high salt content of the meat.
Image credit: True Foods Market Azure Farm Organic Green Split Peas
Comments
Have I ever told you how much I LOVE it when you post recipes?
I've always wanted to try making a pot split pea soup. This easy recipe is right up my alley! Thanks :)
Posted by: Momisodes | May 14, 2010 9:59 AM | Reply to this comment
This was SO yummy!!! I will be using this recipe again and again. It WAS so easy- thank you
Posted by: nat | December 1, 2010 10:45 PM | Reply to this comment
This is an awesome recipe! So easy and good for you, too! I am so excited to have this one now that the weather is turning Fall-like here in the Midwest! I will be keeping your website bookmarked and hope you have some more great, easy and healthy recipes for the family!
Thank you!
Posted by: Katie | September 15, 2011 10:18 AM | Reply to this comment
I'll be trying this pea soup for sure. Sounds delicious!
Posted by: Jena | January 25, 2012 7:59 AM | Reply to this comment
yesterday I made pea soup for first time from 1956 B.C. Cookbook! Took forever. Wish I'd visited your site first so to add other vegies for flavor. Am especially wanting to know the nutrition value of it. I plan to add some bacon now and maybe a little lemon juice to flavor it some. Please write. NH Lady
Posted by: Joan Nutter | April 13, 2012 11:09 AM | Reply to this comment