Split Pea Soup

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A comforting Caribbean-style split pea soup made with tender peas, savory ham, and root vegetables like yam or eddoes. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: yellow peas

Servings:

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Chef K

Cost: $4

Equipment

Ingredients

½ pint split peas
1 quart water or stock
1 onion sliced
½ lb yam or eddoes diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Ham bone or bacon scraps optional
Fat for frying vegetable oil or butter

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Instructions

Sauté the Onions

Heat fat in a pot and sauté the sliced onion until soft and lightly golden.
Fat for frying, 1 onion

Fry the Split Peas

Add the split peas and fry lightly with the onions for a few minutes.
½ pint split peas

Simmer the Soup

Add the ham bone or bacon scraps, along with stock or water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the peas are tender.
Ham bone or bacon scraps, 1 quart water or stock

Add Root Vegetables

Once the peas are soft, add the diced yam or eddoes, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
½ lb yam or eddoes, Salt and pepper to taste

Serve

Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, flavorful soup!

Notes

You can skip the ham bone or bacon scraps for a vegetarian version. A dash of smoked paprika or liquid smoke can give it a similar depth of flavor if needed.

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