Parker's Split Pea Soup

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Back for the Weekend

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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
1 pound dried split green peas
8 cups chicken stock or water

Directions

In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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Karen Elkhart Lake, WI 01-22-2010
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FANTASTIC!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best split pea soup I've ever had. The only change I made was to put in some lamb bones. It was nice to have that small... amount of meat and the lamb was a mild flavor which complemented the other vegetables.Read more
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Jen Tacoma, WA 01-08-2010
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Fantabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A soup this good is a joy to the soul... especially on a cold day.
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Melissa New York, NY 01-05-2010
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Ridiculously Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed other reviewers' suggestions and added all of the split peas in the beginning with a ham bone. I cannot imagine a... better-tasting split pea soup. Read more
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T Tampa, FL 01-03-2010
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Delicious, but cooking time is way off
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Soup tastes great and was simple to make. I did add leftover ham to the pot. However, I put all the peas in the pot in the... beginning after reading reviews, but it still cooked for 2 hours to get the peas tender.Read more
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marlene Jupiter, FL 12-30-2009
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In the Caribbean use Pigeon Peas!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I sail the Caribbean in Winter, and we find that Pigeon Peas are plentiful. This recipe worked beautifully... with those peas and with fresh big thyme leaves that grow here instead of oregano. Our Grenadian friends tried it at home. They added Christmas ham leftovers and made dumplings to go with the soup. It was delicious! Thanks, MarleneRead more
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Linda Fontana, CA 12-25-2009
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Great flavor and texture
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'm more of a traditionalist when it comes to split pea soup so decided to add all the peas at the beginning for a smooth... texture. The potatoes and carrots held up very well with the long cooking time. (80 min.) I added 1/2 tsp of marjoram also which brings out a richness in the flavor. I also added a meaty ham bone left over from Christmas dinner for the entire 80 min. When simmered, covered with a slight vent in the lid, the consistency was perfect! Yummy....Read more