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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Lou Ann Cypress, TX 03-13-2010
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Blend it Smooth?
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Gabriela, if you want it smoother then, yes, do blend it but be careful to do it very slowly because it can become too... smooth. If you are like me you don't want it to be like baby food. When I blend it I don't do the entire pot at once just in case it becomes too smooth. Remember we always make it our own :-D Enjoy! Read more
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Gabriela Westland, MI 03-12-2010
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Question
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I am planing on making this soup over the weekend i am a little confused about it. I watched the show and i dont remeber her... putting it in a bleder to mix it up. I look at the picture of it here on the website and it looks like a classic split pea soup am i supposed to put it all ina blender? HELPRead more
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Susan Marshfield, MA 03-11-2010
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Incredibly Delicious!!!!!!
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Ina you rock! This recipe is perfect just the way it is. I suggest everyone to make this exactly as is. If a 2nd time you... want to add ham or bacon, do so, but this is incredibly delicious on its own. You did it again Ina!Read more
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carmen Baton Rouge, LA 03-05-2010
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the best pea soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the pea soup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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janis hammond, IN 03-05-2010
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I added all the peas together, added ham and 2 extra cups stock. Was still very thick. Easy to make, will make again.
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Becky Chesapeake, VA 03-03-2010
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This recipe is perfect - do not change a thing - do not add ham!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe following the recipe to a tee. It is perfect. It is balanced. The flavor is perfect. So many people... suggested adding ham. Please don't ruin this lovely soup by doing this. Allow it to simmer a little longer and it will thicken. It is hearty and rich. It does not need meat. Make with Ina Garten's Parm Croutons and enjoy enjoy enjoy. I made this for my military meat and potatoes husband knowing full well he probably would not care for it. The bowl he ate was the size of a vegetable bowl and his first comment, "This is for tomorrow too right? There are leftovers?" It is wonderful just the way she created it.Read more