Frontier Nebraska Barnraising Green Pea Soup

This classic, thick and satisfying green pea soup calls for 8 cups of broth and six strips of bacon for an easy on-the-stove or crock pot preparation.
 
Serves: 4-5
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours

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Quantity:  

Additions:

6 pieces bacon (or a meaty ham bone)
8 cups of chicken broth
1/2 cup of sherry, optional

Cooking Directions:

  • Rinse, drain and pick over peas.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and sauté 10 minutes in a 4 quart pot until nearly crisp.
  • Drain excess fat from pot.
  • Add contents of vegetable packet, peas and broth to bacon in pot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or longer, stir occasionally.
  • Serve at once with croutons and sherry. If made ahead of time, additional broth or water made be added to thin out soup.

This traditional pea soup is perfect for farmhands, friends or family!

Crock Pot Recipe:

 

Recommended slow cooker: 3-4 quart
Serves 4

Additions:

6 Pieces Bacon (or a Meaty Ham Bone)
8 C. of Chicken Broth
½ C. of Sherry, optional

Slow Cooker Directions:

  • Rinse, drain and pick over peas.
  • Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and sauté about 10 minutes in small skillet until nearly crisp.
  • Add contents of vegetable packet, stir and transfer to bowl of slow cooker.
  • Add peas and broth, stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW 8 - 10 hours.
  • Serve with croutons and sherry.

Ingredients:

 
Green split peas, onions, carrots, celery, leeks, parsley and herbs; Gluten-free.
 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 1/3 Cup (73g) Dry Mix
Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup
Serving Per Container: About 6
Amount per Serving Mix Prepared
Calories 74 151
   Calories from Fat 0 54
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0g* 0% 9%
   Saturated Fat 0g 0% 10%
   Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 1%
Sodium 7mg 0% 33%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 4% 6%
   Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14% 14%
   Sugars 0g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 5% 7%
Vitamin C 2% 3%
Calcium 1% 2%
Iron 6% 9%
* Amount in Mix
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



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1. Anonymous User on 12/19/2011, said:

I'm not a split pea soup person. I usually make it for everyone else and then make something different for me but I tried this soup and I liked it. Will definitely buy the mix to make it again.
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2. Bradley on 10/5/2008, said:

Fantastic and very easy to slow-cook.
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