Savory Yellow Split Pea Soup
Yellow split pea soup simmered in chicken broth until the peas break down into a thick, smooth texture. This hearty stovetop soup cooks into a savory, spoonable bowl that highlights the natural body of split peas and the depth of a well-made broth.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3 cups yellow split peas rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped carrots and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and turn translucent.
- Add pressed garlic, dill, basil, black pepper, salt, and cumin. Stir constantly and cook for about 1 minute so the garlic and spices release their aroma.
- Stir in the yellow split peas and pour in the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a spoon to loosen any browned bits, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until roughly half of the peas lose their shape and the soup thickens to a hearty, spoonable consistency.
Notes
- Rinse the split peas: Place the dried peas in a colander and rinse them under cool running water before adding them to the pot to remove any field dust or debris from harvesting.
- Use green split peas if needed: Substitute green split peas for yellow split peas without changing the texture of the finished soup.
- Adjust the thickness: Stir in additional chicken broth near the end of cooking if the soup becomes thicker than you prefer.
- Thin leftovers when reheating: Add a splash of chicken broth, if needed, while reheating since split pea soup naturally thickens as it rests.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2627IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
