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split-pea-soup
Split Pea Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
 
Hands down my all time favorite soup. Split Pea Soup is made with a handful of ingredients and is simply perfect on a cold wintery day.
Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Russian
Servings: 4
Calories: 693 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 2 liters water
  • 1 pound beef preferably with bone
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • 1 celery stick
  • 1 onion peeled
  • 1 pound yellow split peas
  • salt pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
Instructions
  1. Place split peas in a bowl and cover them with warm water, set aside. Add beef and water to pot. Bring to a boil and as soon as it boils pour the water out and add 2 more liters cold water. Bring to a boil again.
  2. As soon as it boils reduce heat to low and add carrot, celery and onion. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  3. Add split peas and continue to simmer until they are soft, 1-2 hours. When split peas are almost fully cooked add salt, pepper and 2 bay leaves. When fully cooked remove onion, celery and bay leaves (can keep carrot in - optional).
Nutrition Facts
Split Pea Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 137mg6%
Potassium 1533mg44%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 29g121%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 2760IU55%
Vitamin C 5.3mg6%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 7.3mg41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.