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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey

Split pea soup with smoked turkey, carrots, and potatoes. Great flavors and a simple recipe, it doesn't get much better.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Split Pea soup
Servings: 10
Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 1 1/2 Cups Onion Diced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Celery Sliced
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Black Pepper Ground
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 3 Cups Carrots 1/2-inch dice
  • 3 Cups Potatoes 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 Smoked Turkey Legs Whole, skin removed
  • 2 Quarts Chicken Stock
  • 1 Pound Split Peas

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed soup pot with a lid over medium-high heat.
  • Add all ingredients except chicken stock and split peas. Once the ingredients sizzle, turn heat to low, cover the pot and let them sweat for 15-minutes.
  • Add the split peas and chicken stock, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1-hour. Stirring occasionally.
  • Once the potatoes are soft, mash them with the back of a spoon to help thicken the soup.
  • After 45-minutes, remove the turkey legs and let cool slightly. Shred the turkey legs and discard the bones and connective tissues.
  • Serve the soup with warm crusty bread and top it with the shredded turkey meat.
Nutrition Facts
Split Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 417mg18%
Potassium 1215mg35%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 6556IU131%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.