Split Pea Soup

When the temps are in the teens and my house looks like an icicle, I want soup! We were recently snowbound for a few days so I had to have something simmering on top of my stove. Mmmmmm…. the house smelled warm and inviting. Too bad you needed an icepick to get to my front door!

I want to share my healthy pea soup recipe with you today. First, I have to tell you a little secret… I’m not really fond of peas. I like them raw and I like split pea soup. But cooked peas… blechhhh! A mouthful of slick little orbs of green that gush mush when you bite into them is not at all appetizing to my palette. It’s a texture thing with me.

Now that I have painted such a lovely picture of peas (hahahaha), here’s a healthy version of split pea soup. I used a smoked turkey wing instead of a hamhock for the smoked flavor. Honestly, I couldn’t tell the difference!

For the record… I love this recipe! It’s full of good veggies and great flavor. Even if it is made with peas

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 smoked turkey wing or drumstick
• 1 lb bag split green peas (discard flavor packet if it comes with one), rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4-5 carrots, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, then chopped
• 5 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 cups water
• 2 bay leaves

Throw everything in the pot. Yes, it really is that easy! Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover loosely and simmer for one hour.

Remove turkey and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove skin and cut up meat. Discard the bones and the skin. Return meat to the pot. Remove bay leaves and discard.

Ladle a big ‘ol helping into a bowl.

Eat.

Lick the bowl.

As you can see, I didn’t like it at all. Have you eaten your veggies today?

Sweetest Blessings,
LeAnn