Hearty Homestyle Split Pea Soup
A creamy, comforting split pea soup with tender vegetables and smoky beef for rich, homestyle flavor.
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb split peas, rinsed
1 smoked beef shank
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup smoked beef, diced
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery.
2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in split peas, bay leaves, thyme, and smoked beef shank.
4. Pour in chicken stock and water.
5. Bring to boil, then simmer 60–90 minutes.
6. Add diced smoked beef in last 15 minutes.
7. Remove shank and bay leaves; shred meat and return to soup.
8. Season and serve warm.
Notes
Soup thickens as it cools; add broth when reheating.
Freeze up to 3 months.
Add potatoes or spinach for extra heartiness.
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