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Cross-era - American home cooks and family kitchens
Split pea soup is a hearty, thick soup often made with dried peas, ham, vegetables, and seasonings, a staple of American one-pot cooking across many eras, prized for economy and nutrition.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
1 hour 30 minutes
Total time
1 hour 40 minutes
Servings
6
Region
United States
Era introduced
Cross-era
Introduced by
American home cooks and family kitchens
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Split pea soup has long been a symbol of economical, nourishing American cooking, used in many households for its simplicity and satisfying flavor. It often features dried green or yellow split peas slowly simmered with ham or ham hocks, onions, carrots, and celery. This soup reflects the tradition of one-pot American meals that stretch pantry staples into comforting fare enjoyed across regions and generations.
Traditional American recipe with many regional variants; simulate ham bone for best flavor if needed.
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