Split Pea Soup (My Grandma's Recipe)

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4,374 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    178 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American, Russian

Split Pea Soup (My Grandma's Recipe)

This split pea soup is packed with high-protein split peas, fresh vegetables, and chicken drumsticks. It's the perfect soup to nourish your whole family.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 qts water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup split-peas
  • 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 medium potatoes sliced
  • 3 tbsp Dill finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients. 
  2. Place the chicken into salted water and cook about 30 minutes, until it is almost fully cooked.
  3. In a frying pan, sauté the onions and carrots in oil. Cook until they are soft (7-10 minutes). Add the mixture to the boiling pot of chicken.
  4. Add the peas to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 20 minutes.
  5. Add sliced potatoes to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 20 minutes, occasionally stirring. Add dill and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the split pea soup while it's warm or reheat before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 927mg (39%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1351IU (27%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 927mg 39%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1351IU 27%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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