Easy Split Pea Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Easy Split Pea Soup
45 min.
6
595kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this Easy Split Pea Soup, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. This gluten-free recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a hearty lunch or a comforting dinner. With a rich blend of smoked pork hocks, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, each spoonful is a taste of home that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of green split peas and tender vegetables creates a creamy texture that is both filling and wholesome. Plus, the smoky flavor from the pork hocks adds a depth that elevates this soup to a new level of deliciousness.

Whether you’re looking to warm up on a chilly day or simply want to enjoy a bowl of comfort, this Easy Split Pea Soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter ()
  • cup carrots peeled chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • teaspoons marjoram dried
  • 1.5 cups peas split green
  • large onion chopped
  • 1.5 pounds pork hock smoked
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, celery and carrots. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add pork and marjoram; stir 1 minute.
  4. Add peas, then water, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover pot; simmer soup until pork and vegetables are tender peas are falling apart, stirring often, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer hocks to bowl. Puree 5 cups soup in batches in blender. Return to pot.
  6. Cut pork off bones. Dice pork; return pork to soup. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Rewarm before serving.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein30.03%
Fat46.52%
Carbs23.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.97
Glycemic Load
1.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.549565009449%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:594.54kcal
29.73%
Fat:30.54g
46.99%
Saturated Fat:12.14g
75.88%
Carbohydrates:34.63g
11.54%
Net Carbohydrates:20.77g
7.55%
Sugar:6.24g
6.93%
Cholesterol:133.64mg
44.55%
Sodium:365.87mg
15.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.36g
88.72%
Vitamin A:3832.72IU
76.65%
Fiber:13.86g
55.46%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.35%
Folate:150.04µg
37.51%
Potassium:1049.47mg
29.98%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.8%
Copper:0.5mg
25.13%
Iron:4.2mg
23.32%
Phosphorus:200.23mg
20.02%
Magnesium:66.91mg
16.73%
Vitamin K:15.52µg
14.78%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.9%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.01%
Vitamin B3:1.72mg
8.59%
Calcium:80.54mg
8.05%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.91%
Vitamin C:4.53mg
5.5%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.3%
Selenium:1.05µg
1.5%
Source:Epicurious
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