Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork

Name: Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
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

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

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

Skim any foam from the surface, then add 2 cups rinsed yellow split peas, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns.
3

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

Remove ribs from pot, chop meat into bite-sized pieces discarding bones, and return meat to pot.
6

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

Questions

How long does Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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