Pork & Split Pea Soup
Hearty split pea soup enriched with tender pork and aromatic vegetables. Simmered low and slow until creamy, ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork dry and season all sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork in two batches, 3–4 minutes per batch, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook until softened, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Return pork to pot. Add split peas, broth, and bay leaves. Stir well.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 35–40 minutes until peas break down and pork is tender.
Step 7
Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Step 8
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (6–8 quart)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- ladle
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