Split Pea Soup with Smoked Meat

Edaku — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Split pea soup with smoked meat is a warming, no-frills dish with roots in simple, budget-conscious home cooking. Smoked ribs or bacon give the broth a deep, smoky backbone, while split peas slowly break down into a thick, almost creamy base — no thickeners required.

The real secret to a good split pea soup is time. The peas soften gradually, releasing starch into the broth, and the soup visibly thickens in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking. If it still looks thinner than you’d like, mash some of the peas right in the pot — that thickens things up without extra effort and keeps a rustic, homemade texture.

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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Meat