When it comes to preparing a nourishing meal for the family, this Easy Yellow Split Pea Soup checks all the boxes. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for those cozy family dinners.

Watch how I make this recipe in the video below:

Why This Recipe Works for a Family

This Yellow Split Pea Soup is not only hearty and nutritious but also incredibly easy to make. It’s a one-pot wonder, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy with your loved ones. The mild flavor appeals to kids and adults alike, making it a versatile dish for any family gathering. Plus, it’s packed with protein and fiber, keeping everyone full and satisfied.

Ingredients for Yellow Split Pea Soup

To create this delightful Yellow Split Pea Soup, you will need:

• 1 lbs bag of dried yellow split peas
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
• 8 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: diced ham or bacon or beef bone for added flavor

Preparation

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water and set aside. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
   
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
   
3. Add the Peas and Spices: Stir in the rinsed yellow split peas, bay leaf, and thyme. Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. * If using, add chopped bacon or meat bone.
   
4. Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the split peas are tender and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
   
5. Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot. For an extra touch, you can garnish with diced ham or crispy bacon if desired.

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Tips and Variations for Yellow Split Pea Soup

• Make it Creamy: For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup.
• Add More Veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or zucchini for extra nutrition.
• Herb Swap: If you don’t have thyme, oregano or rosemary can be great substitutes.

Catholic Feast Days to Enjoy This Recipe

Feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (Jul 29). This one pot meal can feed a crowd!
Feast of Saint Benedict (July 11, March 29). You can also enjoy lentil soup on on this day, as well!
Feast of Saint Faustina (Oct 5) You can add diced sausages and spinach in the soup for a more Eastern European twist.

Make-Ahead Tips

This soup is perfect for meal prep! You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat it on the stove over low heat, adding a bit of broth or water if it becomes too thick.

What to Do with Leftovers

Leftover Yellow Split Pea Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove. You can also use leftovers as a base for a hearty stew by adding more vegetables and meat.

Enjoy this easy and nutritious Yellow Split Pea Soup with your family, and make it a staple in your meal rotation, especially during those special feast days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups dried yellow split peas
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: diced ham or bacon or beef bone for added flavor

Instructions

 

• Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water and set aside. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
• Stir in the rinsed yellow split peas, bay leaf, thyme. Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. * If using, add in the bacon or meat bone.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the split peas are tender and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Remove the bay leaf, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot. For an extra touch, you can garnish with diced ham or crispy bacon if desired.

Keyword split pea soup, yellow split pea soup