Split Pe Soup
Calories: 18
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
This creamy split pea soup uses pre-cooked split peas for a quicker 30-minute recipe. Potato, cream, and Parmesan give it a thick, creamy texture, with beef bones or a ham bone for extra flavor if desired.
Ingredients
- 500 g (3 cups) Precooked split peas details below
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 med Potato peeled and chopped
- 480 ml (2 cups) Vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 - 2 Beef bones or one Ham bone or 1 cup of diced ham (optional)
- 1 large Bay leaves
- 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy cream 15 to 20%
- 25 g (¼ tsp) Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt to taste
- 4 tbsp (¼ cup) Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation - Make sure your pre-cooked split peas are ready; if they are frozen, they should be thawed.500 g Precooked split peas
- Sauté - Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and potato, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.2 tbsp Olive oil , 1 tbsp Butter, 1 large Onion, 2 large Garlic cloves, 1 med Potato, 1 large Bay leaves
- Broth and Peas - Add the pre-cooked split peas, broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Note - If you're using a beef bone, ham bone, or diced ham, add it now with the broth.480 ml Vegetable or chicken broth, 1 - 2 Beef bones or one Ham bone
- Simmer - Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the soup thicken.
- Season - Add the cream and combine well. Remove the bay leaf and the ham bone (if used) from the soup—season with salt and pepper.120 ml Heavy cream, ½ tsp Ground black pepper, ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- Blend - Use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup to your desired consistency for a smoother texture. Add the parmesan cheese, taste, and adjust the seasoning.25 g Parmesan cheese
- Serve - Serve the soup hot, garnished with sour cream. You can also serve the split pea soup with crusty bread, croutons, or a sprinkle of grated cheese.4 tbsp Sour cream
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