Split Pea Soup Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated May 31, 2017
Credit: © Ian Knauer
From vegan split pea soup to the classic ham version, here are Food & Wine's best split pea soup recipes.
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Persian Split Pea and Rice Soup with Lamb Meatballs

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This bright, herbaceous porridge from cookbook author Naomi Duguid is a staple of Persian home cooking. Traditionally called ash,this soup can be made days in advance and reheats beautifully. Simply swirl in the tangy pomegranate molasses, then let the tiny lamb meatballs simmer in the soup for 10 minutes before serving.

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Bacon and Split Pea Soup

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Cooking the veggies in bacon fat adds smoky flavor to this comforting soup.

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Chunky Vegan Split Pea Soup

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For a more refined version of this soup, puree it in a blender until smooth.

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Ham and Split Pea Soup

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Ham and split pea soup is a classic for a reason - it’s a delicious combination.

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Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup

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Ask your butcher to cut the ham hock in half for more flavor extraction.

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Hungarian Split Pea Soup

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If using hot paprika, be sure to taste it to make sure it’s not too spicy.

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Indian Spiced Split Pea Soup

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Curry, bay leaves, ginger and garlic all work together to transform regular split pea soup into something exotic and fantastic.

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Sausage and Split Pea Soup

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You can use any cooked, smoked sausage for this soup.

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Edamame and Split Pea Soup

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No need to thaw the edamame, they can be stirred into the soup frozen.

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Split Pea-Fresh Pea Soup

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If you can’t find fresh peas, substitute frozen baby peas.

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Split Pea Soup with Goat Cheese and Pickled Shallot

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These quick pickled shallots can be made several days ahead and stored in their pickling liquid in the refrigerator.

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