split pea soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) dried green or yellow split peas (16 oz); 4 ounce(s) smoked sausage links, sliced and quartered; 5 cup(s) water; 1 can(s) chicken broth (14 oz); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper

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Sheila Devor

Towanda, KS

Updated on Mar 19, 2022

Grandma Joy's recipe for goodness. Absolutely delicious!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

So, split pea soup isn't the prettiest but this recipe definitely tastes delicious. It's a thick and creamy split pea soup with a slightly smoky flavor from the smoked sausage. The sausage really adds a lot of interest to a normally mild-flavored soup. Not only easy to make, but this is also an economical meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package dried green or yellow split peas (16 oz)
4 ounces smoked sausage links, sliced and quartered
5 cups water
1 can chicken broth (14 oz)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make split pea soup

Test Kitchen Tips

Our soup was very thick. If you prefer it a little thinner, definitely follow Sheila's advice of adding extra water.

Step 1

Rinse peas thoroughly in colander under cold water, discarding any debris or blemished peas.

Step 2

Combine peas, sausage, water, broth, onion, carrots, basil, oregano, and pepper in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 15 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir frequently near the end of cooking to keep the soup from scorching. Cool slightly.
Step 4

Transfer sausage to a plate.
Step 5

Place 3 cups soup into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Step 6

Return pureed soup and sausage to Dutch oven. If soup is too thick, add water until desired consistency is reached and heat through.
Step 7

TIP: Split peas are very economical and easy to prepare because they do not require soaking. Salt the peas if desired, AFTER they are cooked. Salt in the cooking liquid slows down the cooking and toughens the peas.
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