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Healthy Green Split Pea Soup Recipe For A Warm Delight

Published: Nov 3, 2024 by admin · This blog generates income via ads

Experience a taste of home with this Split Pea Soup recipe, a warm delight that combines hearty chicken chunks and tender green split peas for a comforting bowl of goodness.

Green Split Pea Soup Recipe

Green Split Pea Soup Recipe

Celebrate the seasons with a bowl of Split Pea Soup, the go-to comfort food for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. It combines green split peas with a mirepoix of vegetables, enhanced by the rich flavors of chicken and a blend of simple yet aromatic herbs. This soup is easy to make and brings warmth to any table, making it a family favorite for those cold days or when you have chicken needing to be repurposed. Whether for a weekday meal or after-holiday gatherings, this soup will not disappoint.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (about 2 cups) dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 to 3 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 to 8 cups chicken broth or a mix of water and broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until they start to soften, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the rinsed and sorted split peas, dried thyme, bay leaf, and some salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken bone in the center of the pot (if using). Pour in the chicken broth or a mix of water and chicken broth until everything is well covered.
  • You can adjust the amount of liquid depending on how thick you like your soup.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the split peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • If you’re using diced chicken instead of a bone, you can add it in the last 20 minutes of cooking.
    Once the split peas are fully cooked and tender, remove the chicken bone (if used).
  • If there’s any meat left on the bone, shred it and add it back to the pot. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving. If the soup is too thick for your taste, you can thin it with a little hot water or broth.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve the Chicken Fried Chicken with sides like

  • Crusty Bread
  • Green Salad
  • Garlic Croutons
  • Sandwich
  • Roasted Vegetables

Tips and Tricks

  • If you have a leftover chicken bone from a holiday meal, it’s perfect for adding rich flavor to your split pea soup.
  • If you don’t have a chicken bone, you can use chicken hocks or simply add diced chicken for flavor.
  • You can use either green or yellow split peas. Ensure you are using dried split peas, as they are different from fresh green peas.
  • If the soup is thicker than you would like, you can add more broth or water until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving, as it’s not pleasant to eat but imparts great flavor during cooking.

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These tips will help you make a delicious pot of split pea soup that’s perfect for cozy, comforting meals. Enjoy your cooking!

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