Top split pea soup recipes according to the internet

Searches for a great pea soup recipe return so many results on the internet that It was difficult to sort through.

The reason I started searching is because Eric Scott made his regionally famous split pea soup and brought in a pot to the morning crew on Thursday, It was outstanding.

I'm sure he'll be sharing his own special recipe at some point on this platform, but in the meantime, I plugged a few suggestions into ChatGPT and here are three recipes that I think you ought to try!

Split Pea Soup with Bacon

This recipe adds crispy bacon for a smoky flavor in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb split peas, rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• In the bacon fat, add olive oil if needed. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
• Add garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the split peas, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until the peas are tender.
• Stir in the crispy bacon, remove the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon if desired.

Classic Split Pea Soup (Ham or Bacon)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried green split peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 ham hock (or 2 cups cooked ham, diced) or 4 slices bacon (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions:

• Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
• Add the split peas, bay leaf, thyme, and broth (and ham or bacon, if using).
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas break down and the soup thickens.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the ham hock, shred any meat, and return it to the soup (if using ham).
• Serve hot with crusty bread.

Spicy Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried split peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Rinse the split peas and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
• Add the cumin, cayenne, turmeric, and salt and pepper, and stir for about 1 minute.
• Add the split peas and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the peas are soft and the soup is thickened.
• Season with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne to taste.
• Serve hot with a squeeze of lime for extra zest.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own.

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