split pea soup

Thick green potage

Split pea soup is a thick soup made from dried split peas cooked until they break down into a creamy consistency, typically flavored with ham, bacon, or a ham bone.

It's hearty cold-weather fare: We had split pea soup and crusty bread for dinner.

The soup is traditionally yellowish-green, depending on which variety of peas is used.

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green · hearty · bowl · crusty bread · simmer · slow cooker · Dutch oven · comfort · comfort food · winter · cold weather · creamy · puree · bacon · carrots · celery · onion · broth

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soup texture/clarity

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Clarified, concentrated stock

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culinary sophistication

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G