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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork

A traditional, savory yellow split pea soup cooked with smoked pork ribs and diced vegetables for a rich depth of flavor.

110 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed
  • 2 lbs smoked pork ribs, sliced
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large soup pot, combine 2 lbs sliced smoked pork ribs and 10 cups water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Skim any foam from the surface, then add 2 cups rinsed yellow split peas, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes until peas soften and meat reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté 1 diced yellow onion and 2 grated carrots for 8 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Remove ribs from pot, chop meat into bite-sized pieces discarding bones, and return meat to pot.

  6. 6

    Add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and 1 tsp salt to pot, then simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

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Questions

How long does Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork take?

As written, 110 minutes: 20 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (50 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes until peas soften and meat reaches an internal temperature of 145°F."

What internal temperature should Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork reach?

For Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How much protein is in Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 28 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 16 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork keep?

Refrigerate Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

Can I halve or double Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the split peas drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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