Best Split Pea Soup Mix Recipes

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SPLIT PEA SOUP MIX



Split Pea Soup Mix image

My mother sent me some of this pretty dry blend along with the recipe. The hearty soup is thick with lentils, barley and peas, and chicken is a nice change from the usual ham. -Susan Ruckert, Tangent, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart soup) per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 package (16 ounces) dried yellow split peas
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
1 package (16 ounces) medium pearl barley
1 package (12 ounces) alphabet pasta
1 jar (1/2 ounce) dried celery flakes
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to airtight containers, or divide equally among 13 plastic bags. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.Yield: 13 batches (13 cups total). , To prepare soup: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup soup mix with broth, pepper and, if desired, cubed chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas and lentils are tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPLIT PEA TORTELLINI SOUP MIX



Split Pea Tortellini Soup Mix image

From Better Homes & Gardens January 2001. Prep time is to put tother the mix. Cook time is to cook the soup.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup dried cheese-filled egg tortellini
1/4 cup dried tomatoe, snipped
1/3 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup chopped dried carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper, ground

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in a clean 1-pint jar.
  • Suggested order: tortellini, tomatoes, peas, carrots, boullion, onion, basil, thyme, garlic powder, pepper.
  • For Use: Empty jar ingredients into a 3-Qt saucepan.
  • Add 5 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover ans immer for about 50 minutes, or until peas are tender.
  • If desired add 1 cup chopped cooked ham or sausage If you have a hard time finding dried carrots, they are availiable by the"Just Tomatoes, Etc.
  • "brand (available for order online at www. justtomatoes. com) which are available at a lot of stores and health food markets now adays (I've even seen them at pet stores), but if that's too much of a pain, I would just add"add chopped carrots" to the directions.
  • As for the dried onions, if you can't find those, you can add a little bit of onion powder to the recipe (~1/2tsp) or add"Add diced onion" to the directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 376.8, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5.8

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