Split Pea Soup (My Grandma's Recipe)
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4.8
Split Pea Soup (My Grandma's Recipe)
Description
The recipe begins by simmering chicken drumsticks in salted water to create a flavorful broth. Onions and carrots are sautéed separately until soft and added to the chicken pot. Split peas are then added and cooked until tender, thickening the soup naturally. Sliced potatoes are included mid-way for additional substance and creamy texture. Seasoning with salt and black pepper adjusts the flavor. Freshly chopped dill is stirred in at the end, infusing the soup with a distinctive aromatic note.
The cooking method develops a mildly savory broth enriched by the chicken and vegetables, while the split peas break down for a smooth, velvety consistency. The carrots and potatoes provide subtle sweetness and softness. The dill adds a fresh, slightly tangy lift that balances the hearty ingredients.
This split pea soup serves well as a warming lunch or dinner dish, especially during cooler weather. It pairs nicely with rustic bread or a green salad. Leftovers can be reheated easily and may thicken further, making an equally satisfying next-day meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken drumstick
- 4 qts water
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion chopped, large
- 1 carrot chopped, large
- 1 1/2 cup split peas
- 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 potato sliced, medium
- 3 tbsp dill finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Place the chicken into salted water and cook about 30 minutes, until it is almost fully cooked.
- 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.
- Add the peas to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Serve the split pea soup while it's warm or reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.8
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