Easy Split Pea Soup

Adapted from Emeril Lagasse, this Easy Split Pea Soup is perfect for those colder months. Be sure to top it with either some ham, bacon, or even sausage for a tasty dinner. This recipe definitely makes enough for the family plus more to freeze for leftovers!

CourseDinner, Soups

CuisineAmerican

MethodFreezer Friendly, One Pot / Sheet Pan

DietEgg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings people

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion chopped
¼ teaspoon salt if you are using store bought chicken broth that is already salted only use ⅛ teaspoon
pepper to taste
1 clove garlic minced
1 bay leaf
1 pound green split peas dried, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
hot sauce to taste

Recommended Toppings and Accompaniments

bacon chopped
ham diced
sausage

Instructions

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
Once the onions have softened add the garlic, bay leaf, split peas and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the broth/stock and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer and stir occasionally for 45 minutes or until the peas are tender.
Remove soup pot from heat, discard the bay leaf, and puree using a hand-held immersion blender. The soup may be pureed in batches in a freestanding blender as well.
Stir in the milk and hot sauce (if desired) and ladle warm soup into bowls. Add your favorite topping and enjoy!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Easy Split Pea Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 955mg42%

Potassium 805mg23%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 15g63%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 135IU3%

Vitamin C 18.6mg23%

Calcium 83mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.