Green Split Pea Soup Recipe

Easy Green Split Pea Soup Recipe that is tasty, healthy and hearty. Keep pea soup vegetarian or add bone and meat.

Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Yield: 8 servings 1x

Category: Soup and Stew

Method: Stove

Cuisine: Ukrainian

INGREDIENTS 

2 cups green split peas, rinsed & drained

Turkey, chicken or ham bone with some meat*

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

3 large celery stalks, chopped

1 tbsp avocado oil

8 cups water

2 bay leaves

Peppercorns

1 tsp salt

Ground black pepper, to taste

Smoked paprika, to taste*

Green onion, dill or parsley, for garnish

STEPS

1. In large pot or dutch oven, add bones, water, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and simmer for about an hour.*
2. Preheat medium skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, carrots and celery; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Transfer to a pot along with green split peas and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 – 1.5 hours or until split peas are soft and partially broken down.
4. Season with pepper and garnish with green onion, dill or parsley. Serve hot.

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