A delicious, easy to make soup perfect for a cold winter day. A flavourful split pea soup that we make with yellow and green split peas for pretty presentation and great flavour. If you'd like, add cooked ham at the end for classic split pea and ham soup.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soup mix
Servings: 4people
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Getty Stewart
Ingredients
2cupsyellow and/or green split peas
1tsponion powder
1/2tspgarlic powder
1tspthyme leaves
1tspturmeric (optional)
1/4tspblack pepper
Instructions
In pint size (2 cups/500ml) jar or bag, add split peas.
Mix remainder of ingredients in small bowl and place in separate little baggy on top of peas.
Seal jar. Decorate, label and include Cooking Instructions.
Cooking Instructions
Also needed:5 cups soup stock1-2 cups chopped cooked ham (optional)
Remove spice pack. Rinse split peas in strainer in cold water.Add peas and spices in pot with five cups of soup stock.Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes.Stir and check several times adding more water as needed.Cook until peas are tender. Puree for smooth finish.If using, stir in cooked ham and simmer 5 minutes. Taste & adjust seasoning.Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Yield Fills a pint (500 ml) jar, Makes 6 cups of soupIf you prefer to include bouillon powder/cubes, replace the stock with water and add 2 cubes or 2 Tbsp powder (or as instructed on your bouillon package for 5 cups of water).Turmeric is optional. It adds great colour and flavour and is a healthy addition.