Name: Big Batch Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 30 mL; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped; 2 cups green split peas 500 mL; ½ tsp salt 2 mL; ½ tsp pepper 2 mL; 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 L; 2 cups diced ham (about 10 oz/300g) 500 mL; 2 tbsp lemon juice 30 mL; 2 tsp fresh thyme 10 mL

Big Batch Split Pea Soup

By Sobeys

Published on February 13, 2025

Big Batch Split Pea Soup

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Time and servings

55 minsTotal time

10Servings

15 minsPrep time

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil 30 mL
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 cups green split peas 500 mL
½ tsp salt 2 mL
½ tsp pepper 2 mL
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 L
2 cups diced ham (about 10 oz/300g) 500 mL
2 tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
2 tsp fresh thyme 10 mL

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3 min., until beginning to soften. Mix in carrots, celery, split peas, salt and pepper. Stir in broth. Bring just to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, 30 to 40 min., or until peas and vegetables are tender.
Step 2
Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth. Stir in ham, lemon juice and thyme. Heat soup on low heat, 3 to 4 min., or until ham is warmed through. If soup is too thick, stir in an extra ½ cup (125 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) water. Serve topped with croutons, if desired. Tip: For a spicier soup, stir in a seeded and finely diced jalapeño pepper when adding carrots.

Big Batch Split Pea Soup