Description
A thick and hearty split pea soup flavored with smoked turkey wings and fresh vegetables. Naturally creamy and perfect for cold weather.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 2 smoked turkey wings or legs
- 8 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Water (if needed for thinning)
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the split peas to remove any debris. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, celery, and carrots for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the split peas, smoked turkey wings, thyme, bay leaf, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 70-80 minutes until peas are completely soft and soup is thick.
- Remove turkey wings, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard bones, skin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender before adding the shredded meat back in.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Resting Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: split pea soup, hearty soup, smoked turkey soup, winter dinner, dairy free soup