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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recipe Parker's Split Pea Soup
Anne Mantua, NJ 11-14-2009
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It's a Keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this soup for a few years and it is DELICIOUS! A lot of split pea soups contain ham or bacon (both of... which I love), but this soup is a healthier alternative and is so flavorful it doesn't need them. I agree with a few other reviews I have seen, if you can believe it, it's even better the next day. Read more
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Joan New York, NY 11-09-2009
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Steven Spielberg....Move Over......
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Ina notes Steven Spielberg as saying this soup tastes just like his mother's. Same goes... for me, Steven! I cut this recipe in 1/2 as I wasn't cooking for an army. Many reviewers say this tastes better tomorrow? Now...How IS that possible? Tastes fabulous tonight. :) The only thing I did differently (mom didn't do this) ... I crisped up a piece of minced bacon with two tablespoons of olive oil...removed the bacon from the pot (used as garnish later)...then added a drop more oil and proceeded with everything Ina said to do....Everything. I believe cooking with a bit of bacon (you might want to cook even more than one piece)...added that smokey flavor that some reviewers wanted. Perfect combination of spices; peas were cooked to perfection. (You will want to add more liquid at the end as this soup becomes thick.) EASY. Thanks, Parker. And thank you, Ina, for sharing. This ranks up there with Ina's White Cannellini Bean Soup with Rosemary which is absolutely spectacular A taste straight from Tuscany...and VERY popular when I entertain (tastes even better days 2 and 3) ... so make ahead. The difference in technique? Parker's Split Pea is even easier!!! No pureeing required. Gotta love that. Enjoy both!Read more
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Melissa Kailua Kona, HI 11-05-2009
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Amazing soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best split pea soup I have ever had! The preparation was simple, the salt content was perfect! You have to make... this!Read more
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Fran Monroe Twp, NJ 11-02-2009
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Best Yet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is great. I had to ad additional chicken broth because it was very thick. This freezes very well
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Kazuko Pasadena, CA 10-15-2009
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Great and Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I altered my recipe a little by adding a mix from honeybaked ham but I think it came out better than expected! I made this... soup tonight and it turned out wonderfully. I had saved a left over honeybaked ham bone and simmered it with the soup. I also added some pieces of the ham and the smokey flavor complemented the soup fantastically!!! Really really good!!! nice and thick but still have a little bite to the peas being added in half way through so they don't all get mushy...=) what a great idea!Read more
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Jessica Little Rock, AR 10-05-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a great, healthy soup! I will certainly be making this again. I think I will add more garlic and onions next time. ... I'm also going to brainstorm about adding other vegetables. This soup is very filling. My husband loved it!Read more