Split Pea Soup That’s Easy and Delicious!
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of thick hearty soup? There’s something so wonderful about it that takes you right back to childhood. My grandmother always made split pea soup using leftover ham bones (you can see my recipe for split peas and ham soup if that’s what you’re looking for) after a big family gathering. I absolutely LOVED her soup, but let’s face it, sometimes we don’t have ham bones to work with. I created this recipe which is a lot easier to prepare but doesn’t scrimp on flavor. hearty comfort food. It’s packed with flavor and fills you up so this soup is an all-around win! It’s so good that if you do make the classic split pea soup, you might just find yourself converting to this easier recipe!
How to Make Yellow Split Pea and Bacon Soup
In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, dry fry the bacon until golden brown (you can add a bit of oil if it starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and with the garlic until the onions are translucent, 5-10 minutes. Add the carrots, celery. Followed by the stock and split peas. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered (Skimming off any foam that forms foam while cooking) for 1 – 2 hours or until the peas start to break down. Check often and stir frequently to keep the soup from burning on the bottom. If need be, thin out the soup with more stock before serving. Serve and enjoy!
For an extra smokey flavor, use smoked bacon. Can’t find Yellow Split Peas? Green work just as well. Careful salting – Some bacon can be quite salty so you may want to wait to season the soup and taste at the end.
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