Comments on: Classic Split-Pea Soup

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:48:50 +0000

Your dearly beloved be darned-lol. Make a 1/2 pound or 1 cup dry peas recipe as I do and freeze the rest. I’m sure the smell coming from the kitchen is bound to lure the significant other into submission-if not? Enjoy your soup-:)

By: Kaya

Kaya — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:45:06 +0000

My life is, so far, dedicated to three disparate chapters:
1. My life before split pea soup.
2. My life after split pea soup.
3. My life after becoming vegetarian and finding Trader Joe's vegan split pea in a can.

I used to drive the onerous route from PDX to Los Angeles and the image of the Anderson sign still resonates. However, I have yet to eat there! My sole food mission for the journey has always been Granzella's in Williams. Either way, thank you for posting this recipe. I love a good ode to a good classic. When I was about 16 I finally gave in to sampling the peculiar and odorous green mush that my mom made several times a year; hence, chapter two in my life. Yum! She actually drops everything in a crock pot (ham bone should have a hearty amount of ham remaining on it! Yummo!) and lets it party for about eight hours instead of three. The result is a dense, salty, chunky delight.

I've finally found a mildly acceptable replacement for this omnivore's delight. Check out Trader Joe's canned soup aisle for a vegan version.

By: Flea

Flea — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:37:09 +0000

Oh yum. I’m going to search your blog for a barley recipe. Hope I find something. 🙂

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:53:42 +0000

Must have. LOVE pea soup. The husband doesn’t like cooked carrots so I would have to omit.
Yum.

By: LilSis

LilSis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:31:32 +0000

I honestly don't know why I've never made split pea soup. It's healthy, fast and easy and my family does enjoy peas; I'll be trying this recipe soon.

Bookmarking on Delicious right now!

By: grace

grace — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:16:37 +0000

i don’t understand why some people automatically snarl their noses at the thought of split pea soup–it’s delicious! all hail the ham hock!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:09:53 +0000

I don’t know why I have not made split pea soup before, but that will change now! I love the color and besides, everything is better with a little bit of ham- Yum!

By: Debby

Debby — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:27:34 +0000

Too funny! I blogged a very similar recipe about a month ago, talking about my childhood at Andersen’s. Your recipe is far better. I made mine in a pressure cooker, which took about an hour. Easy peasy!

By: Jennifer Fun House

Jennifer Fun House — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:51:37 +0000

Remeber the Magic Pan? They had the best pea soup! I’ll definitely give this one a whirl.

By: Mental P Mama

Mental P Mama — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:18:44 +0000

mmm mmm mmmm