Pea Soup Recipe
This homemade pea soup recipe is a winner in every way. It's easy to make, packed with flavour, and guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly day. Whether you choose to make it on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker, you'll end up with a bowl of pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Dry split peas
- 2 cups Onions diced
- 1 ½ tablespoons Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 Thyme sprigs
- 8 cups Water
- 2 cups Carrots diced
- 2 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the dry split peas, diced onions, onion powder, butter, olive oil, minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and water.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2.5 hours or until the desired thickness is achieved.
- Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot and continue cooking for another 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems from the soup.
- If you want to add a meaty flavor, take a ham bone, shred the ham from it, and add it back to the soup. For a vegetarian option, omit the ham bone and add extra herbs and spices for flavor.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the homemade pea soup hot and enjoy the comforting and flavorful meal!