Mohamed Shili This easy and delicious Split Pea Soup is a comforting, nutritious meal perfect for any time of day. Packed with fresh vegetables and split peas, it’s a simple, hearty dish that’s full of flavor. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes, making it a versatile favorite for everyone!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped carrot
- 2 cups finely chopped celery
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 1 cup green split peas
- 8 cups fat-free chicken broth (64 oz)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
How To Make Split Pea Soup
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop all your ingredients before cooking.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Split Peas: Stir in chicken broth, yellow and green split peas, and seasoning blend. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender.
- Blend the Soup: Once the peas are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, and enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this classic soup!
Recipe Tips
- Chop Vegetables Evenly: Make sure your vegetables are chopped into similar sizes so they cook evenly and blend well together in the soup.
- Use Low-Sodium Broth: If you want a healthier option, go for low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content in your soup.
- Stir Occasionally: While the soup is simmering, stir it every 20 minutes or so to prevent the peas from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Check the Peas: Not all split peas cook the same way. Keep an eye on them as they simmer to make sure they’re tender by the end of cooking time.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup after it’s blended. You might need to add a little more seasoning or salt to get the flavor just right.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Place Split Pea Soup in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: If you want to freeze the soup, let it cool to room temperature first. Place Split Pea Soup in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw the soup overnight in the fridge, then warm.
- Reheating: Reheat Split Pea Soup on the stove over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 cup (250 g)
- Calories: 153
- Total Fat: 2.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg - Sodium: 840 mg
- Potassium: 178 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g
More Julia Child Recipes:
Julia Child Split Pea Soup
Description
This easy and delicious Split Pea Soup is a comforting, nutritious meal perfect for any time of day. Packed with fresh vegetables and split peas, it’s a simple, hearty dish that’s full of flavor. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes, making it a versatile favorite for everyone!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop all your ingredients before cooking.
- 2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3. Add Broth and Split Peas: Stir in chicken broth, yellow and green split peas, and seasoning blend. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender.
- 4. Blend the Soup: Once the peas are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- 5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, and enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this classic soup!
Notes
- Chop Vegetables Evenly: Make sure your vegetables are chopped into similar sizes so they cook evenly and blend well together in the soup.
- Use Low-Sodium Broth: If you want a healthier option, go for low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content in your soup.
- Stir Occasionally: While the soup is simmering, stir it every 20 minutes or so to prevent the peas from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Check the Peas: Not all split peas cook the same way. Keep an eye on them as they simmer to make sure they’re tender by the end of cooking time.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup after it’s blended. You might need to add a little more seasoning or salt to get the flavor just right.
Julia Child Split Pea Soup
