Split Pea Soup

Another hearty soup for the cooler fall and winter weather that is also inexpensive and easy to make.

Ingredients

2 c. dry split peas
2 T. minced onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped carrots
12 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 c. chopped broccoli
1/2 c. chopped cauliflower
other seasonings to taste such as garlic, salt , pepper, parsley

Directions

Rinse peas. Add broth and peas to pot, cover, simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir often. Add vegetables, cover and simmer 1/2 hour. Stir often. Add seasonings and simmer 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Comments

Split Pea Soup — 17 Comments

Anita Fiander on October 12, 2011 at 7:10 pm said:

I like this variation on pea soup! I have bookmarked it and will try it for sure:)

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- Cheryl Cope on October 12, 2011 at 7:35 pm said:
  
  After you try it let me know if you like it. Thanks for commenting.
  
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Mary K Evans22 on October 12, 2011 at 7:24 pm said:

Always looking for new recipes and with the cooler fall weather, soup makes a great meal. Thanks for sharing!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 12, 2011 at 7:35 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!!
  
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Beau Henderson on October 12, 2011 at 10:04 pm said:

I love eating this. Its soo good.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2011 at 12:42 pm said:
  
  Hope you end up liking this particular recipe. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
  
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Alexandra McAllister on October 12, 2011 at 5:36 pm said:

I love pea soup Cheryl! My grandmother made it for me on cold winter days! This recipe brings back some wonderful memories. Looks like I’ll have to add this recipe to my grocery shopping list. Thanks so much.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 12, 2011 at 7:36 pm said:
  
  Glad this recipe brought back good memories for you! Thanks for commenting.
  
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Jennifer Bennett on October 12, 2011 at 11:45 pm said:

This is perfect! I LOVE split pea soup but had no idea what was required to make it! Thanks for sharing!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2011 at 12:41 pm said:
  
  It’s actually very easy to make, you just need to have a little bit of time but split peas are much faster to cook than ordinary beans. Thanks for commenting.
  
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Melissa Erickson on October 13, 2011 at 12:38 am said:

Thanks for the recipe! It sounds like a great fall soup. I will have to give it a try!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2011 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Please do give it a try! Thanks for commenting.
  
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Carl Mason-Liebenberg on October 13, 2011 at 7:55 am said:

I LOVE split pea soup!!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2011 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Glad you love it, I like it a lot too.
  
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Solvita on October 13, 2011 at 5:06 pm said:

Great recipe! Thanks for posting ~ love it Cheryl!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 13, 2011 at 6:25 pm said:
  
  You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting!
  
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herry christan on December 3, 2011 at 7:43 pm said:

This recipe brings back some wonderful memories. Looks like I’ll have
to add this recipe to my grocery shopping list. Thanks so much. Thanks for the recipe! It sounds like a great fall soup. I will have to give it a try.

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