Quick…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words…
Split Pea Soup?
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The Exorcist?
Yep me too.
Poor split pea soup. It’s long been associated with that horrible movie. I tried watching it through the slits of my fingers that covered my eyes many, many, many times. Never made it through the whole movie.
Really I do feel bad for Split Pea Soup because it is one of my favorite soups of all times and it is ridiculously easy to make.
Nooo, I don’t mean using a can opener and plopping the soup out of a can.
You have to start off with some good dried Split Peas.
My choice has always been and will always be Hurts Beans. Hurst beans is a family owned and operated business that was started way back in 1938 and they have been packaging beans right in downtown Indianapolis since 1947.
I have a soft spot for family owned and operated businesses since we own one ourselves!
Go show them some love on their Facebook page!
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
- 4 oz Bacon (about 5 slices), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 7 cups Chicken Stock
- 2 cups Cooked Ham, chopped into very small bite sized pieces
- 1 package [url href=”http://www.hurstbeans.com/products/15/green-split-peas-with-ham-flavor” target=”_blank”]Hurst’s Ham Peas-Green Split Peas[/url], rinsed, discard flavor packet and keep for later recipe
- In a large pot (5 or more quarts), heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, and bacon. Cook for 10 minutes. (Do not drain bacon fat)
- Add thyme and garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock, ham and split peas.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook covered for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
**I was compensated by Hurst’s Bean Company for recipe development, however all opinions are 100% mine.**
We love split pea soup in our house. I have to admit, we use canned soup. I have seen those beans before, I will have to pick them up next time I am at the store and try your recipe as it looks delicious.
Beautiful photography.
I love everything about this! And especially how you served it 🙂
HaaHaaa, I love split pea soup bad rap or not ;}
Meeeee too!
WELCOME BACK!
I love split pea soup… not even the Exorcist or poopy diapers has changed that, lol 🙂
Not sure if “Im back” 😉
I love split pea soup. You make yours look so pretty which is not an easy thing to do!
Ahhhh thanks Lisa. I was super pleased with the photos!
Oh delicious! I love split pea soup 🙂 this recipe is perfect!
Thanks so much!!!