Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Peas broken, 250 gr; Pancetta smoked in cubes, 70 gr; Onions 1 small; Carrots 1 small; Celery 1 rib; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Broth vegetable, 1 lt

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352

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 352
Carbohydrates g 37
of which sugars g 4.8
Protein g 19
Fats g 14.2
of which saturated fat g 3.55
Fiber g 10.8
Cholesterol mg 16
Sodium mg 1284

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

When the weather gets chilly, there's honestly nothing quite like a warm bowl of split pea soup to keep you cozy. This recipe comes straight from classic Italian kitchens, where simple, rustic soups are, like, a winter staple. It's all about comfort here. The split peas cook until they're so so tender and creamy, blending beautifully with other ingredients. It's like a big, cozy hug in a bowl. Seriously good.

Often, folks toss in short pasta or maybe a handful of rice at the end, making it even more hearty. And you know what? Everyone loves that. For a typical Italian touch, this easy split pea soup comes with some crispy toasted bread on the side—perfect for soaking up the thick, moist soup. Which is great, right?

Though no single region in Italy claims this dish, it pops up everywhere during the colder months. I mean, who doesn't crave something simple and comforting? This soup doesn’t try too hard—it just tastes really, really good. If you’re after something homemade without the fuss, this is it.

Whether you call it homemade split pea soup or just a regular pea soup, it's the kind of recipe that works for pretty much any night when you want an easy meal. For real, some folks even say it’s the best split pea soup recipe out there. Why? Because of its simplicity and how it always hits the spot.

Look, it's a dish you'll want in your culinary arsenal for cold evenings, and it makes great leftovers. Like, seriously, the next day? Still amazing. This soup really captures the core of Italian comfort food—embracing the spirit of sharing a warm, satisfying meal with loved ones. A true winter favorite, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.

How to prepare Split Pea Soup

To prepare split pea soup, start by soaking the split peas in plenty of cold water and leave them for at least 3 hours. Finely chop the carrot, celery, and onion and sauté them with the garlic in extra virgin olive oil in a large pot 1. Sauté for about 10 minutes and then add the diced bacon 2 (if you prefer, you can add the bacon in one slice) and let it brown well. Rinse the peas well under cold running water 3.

and add them to the pot 4, stir to season them, then cover the peas with hot vegetable broth 5. Cover the soup 6 and let it cook over low heat (it should simmer slightly) until the peas are very tender and begin to fall apart, which will take about 60 minutes.
If you want to make the dish more substantial, you can add pasta (ditalini, broken spaghetti, etc.) or rice to the soup!

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Split Pea Soup

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Split Pea Soup

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