Making Split Pea Soup
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- čas přidán 7. 05. 2020
- This classic soup is easy to make at home and is a great way to use a leftover ham bone, or it can be made vegetarian. Rich in flavor, it's a family favorite that when served with some good hearty bread and butter, makes a wonderful meal.
1 pound split peas, looked over for small stones and rinsed
1 ham bone (omit if making vegetarian)
1 1/2 diced onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
In a large pot, cover split peas with a half gallon of water. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover pot and let stand one hour.
After an hour, add the ham bone (if using), onion, salt, pepper and parsley. Bring back to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let simmer covered for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes.
Remove ham bone and transfer to a plate. Remove any meat still attached to bone and return meat to pot. Add in carrots and celery. Stir and cook covered on a simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until carrots and celery are tender. - Jak na to + styl
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Hi Kevin and Ralph, another fine video! You make it the same way as my mother used to with onions celery and carrots ( mom also added one bay leaf, which was later discarded). This is such a satisfying meal on a chilly evening. Just one tip you may want to try next time that my mom always did. Dump and rinse the peas to rid them of all that foam which my mom said contributes to pea soup being gassy. Start with fresh water for the softened peas before adding your ingredients.
Hi MrScottie68 - thanks so much for the tip. I will try it the next time I make it. Luckily, I usually don't find the soup too gassy but a little extra help never hurts!! I like the bay leaf, also, that would impart a nice flavor. Thanks!
I am making split pea soup with my Christmas left over ham bone with some ham on it. I really enjoyed this show The large Faberware stainless steel pot you used is what I will be using too, I inherited it from my Mom, I also have the star collander, which also was left to me from my Mom as well! You probably will find it hard to believe, I have the Mexican platter you cut the meat on too, which I believe my Mom collected from the neighborhood show, (Nortown show on 7 Mile Rd. near Van Dyke), they use to encourage people to come to their theatre with free dishware. I love your show, you bring all the memories of living in Detroit and my childhood back to me. I am 74, I use to go to St. Louis the King Church and School and I am Polish/German and lived a "Leave It To Beaver" life in the 50's and 60's. I really miss those days. My Dad use to go to church where the Capucian Monks use to have their soup kitchen.
Hi Sunshine! Enjoy that pea soup! Glad you are using your hambone from Christmas - I'll bet it turns out delicious! The Farberware stainless cookware is hands down my favorite and I use it daily. There were a number of theatres that used to give out dishes on certain nights to get people to come to the movies. When TV started getting popular in the early 50's attendance went down at theatres so they had different promotions to get people to come. St. Bonaventure is the Capucian church with the soup kitchen in Detroit. They are still doing their good work! Thanks!
First time viewer here. Oh my gosh, my mother had that colander all of my 61 years of life! She passed away at 86 in 2020, I miss her so much. Her father made The Best ham & split pea soup, his had the final consistency as yours, which is perfect! Unfortunately, idk or just don't remember how he made it. I've been craving for some time now and am looking at recipes. Our temps here in the south are going to drop quickly to a low of 39 and high 49 in the next couple of days (today was 88), so I'm definitely making it. We had a very very hot dry long summer into Oct. so I welcome this chill! Thanks for a great video.
Hi Macy! Thanks so much for watching! This is a great soup for cooler weather, so I hope you make some and it reminds you of your grandfather's version!
We got to see Ralph ! Dick Kessner from the Lawrence Welk orchestra. I enjoy our visits at the Cavalcade of Food.
Hi Fred - we are always glad when you can visit with us! Glad you remember Dick Kessner from Lawrence Welk. He was an amazing violinist. Thanks for watching!
I make this soup often. I always use ham bones, either ham hocks or the bone in ham at Easter, sometimes at Christmas too.
Always great to use those leftover ham bones. Thanks!
Looks great! Fantastic kitchen too!
Thank you, Mika!
I made a pot of soup this morning...have had these split peas for about a month. I used a couple Bay Leaves, Rosemary, and Thyme to mine....cooked it in Chicken Broth...my goodness. I can't stop eating it. Just had a craving after I watched many video's.
I did soak my Split Peas overnight. Gonna make some homemade croutons to add to the top. I don't think this soup will last long. Wonderful, and it's summertime here in Florida.
I'm an All Season Soup Girl.
My first time ever eating Split Peas, and I'm 65 years old. Boy have I missed out.
Hi Debbie! Your soup sounds wonderful and I'll bet it didn't last long! I'm like you - soup is good year round! Thanks!
@@cavalcadeoffood It was So good! That's all I ate all day. Wonderful and filling.
I had to subscribe because this fella is so well spoken in the kitchen while cooking that every thing that he says in automatically burnt into my memory makes it very easy to follow his recipe
Hi Ricky - thanks for subscribing and glad that you like the recipe videos! Appreciate you watching!
I can’t wait to try and cut my onions like that, never thought of that and we use onions several times a week.
Hi grannynanny - I guess there are many methods to cutting an onion, but this is how I've always done it. Thanks!
Kevin and Ralph-Hello my sweethearts! I want a bowl of that soup so bad! Never in my life have I tasted split pea soup and never have I even seen it down here in Georgia-but I know I will like it! I am definitely going to make a pot of this soup for my family! What kind of bread did you all eat with this soup? And, Kevin, my Mother always called it, "Looking your beans/peas" when searching for those little pebbles in dried beans/peas. LOL. Just a little southern something to share with you. Kevin, when you asked Ralph, "What more could you ask for?" I said aloud, "A bowl of that soup!" Lordy mercy, I am so hungry right now! Kevin, you make anything look so good when you eat it at the end of the videos! I so love you guys. Tell Ralph that he has such a soothing voice-it is just comforting to hear it. So, tell me, how did you two meet and how long have you been friends? And Kevin, have you had any formal culinary training? You use a knife so skillfully and cook so well-I am curious to know. Thanks for this great video, guys! I bet Mary Ann has a ball with you two! Blessings! :-)
Hello Princess! Sorry we couldn't serve you up a bowl of this soup, I know you would like it! It may not be as popular in your part of the country. We like to eat rye bread with this soup (with lots of butter, of course!) but any hearty crusty bread will do fine. I love the "looking your beans" saying!! It sounds like a very southern expression! I learned how to cook from my mom, mostly. And I cooked many church dinners with my family over the years where I would cook for a couple hundred people at a time. I don't have any special training, but spent a lot of time watching and learning from others who knew their stuff in the kitchen. We have a lot of fun cooking - and love sharing with you! Thanks so much! Stay well and stay strong!
That's crazy weather! 80 here outside Seattle today 82 tomorrow and Sunday. Stay warm you guys! Always good to see your videos 👍👍
Yep, same in Tacoma. Even lovely and warmish last evening when I went for a longish walk. More yard work today. :-)
Thanks, Hank! I'll be happy to take your weather! It's been a long, long winter here and we're ready for some warmth. Thanks so much for watching and stay well!
Believer or not, mint is an amazing addition to pea soup. I first experienced this in a five star Italian restaurant. I asked the proprietor what made the soup so exceptional, he replied “ there is some mint added to the usual pea soup recipe.
I can see how a little mint would go well in pea soup. Years ago I was at a dinner party and the host put a little mint in the peas (along with butter) and it was delicious! Thanks!
The way you explain everything is very soothing! Cooking can be stressful for me especially chopping & prep so I appreciate your energy! ❤️
Thank you, mang! When we cook it should be a joy!
Love your kitchen in your building. Yummy looking soup. I really like pea soup...yum😁
Thanks, Georgiann! Pea soup is a favorite!
Soup is sounding quite good down here in KY as well. A cool day here.
I was injured chopping veggies on Christmas day, 2015, so your chopping demo is not falling on deaf ears. And sure, enough, I was wounded by a CARROT , no less. Being in a hurry didn't help.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. :-)
Hi Jake - hope it's warming up a little in KY. It creeped into the low 50's today in MI. Sorry to hear about your injury - I've been there! After many cuts, gashes and scrapes, I try to really concentrate when I'm at the cutting board. Thanks for watching!
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Hello Aunt Kitty Hashtag from Clio! Can you believe this weather? It warmed up a little today in the Thumb, but not much! Still waiting on spring! Great hearing from you - stay well!
Awesome ❤soup
Wham it's With Ham! 😂
I never had slit pea soup.
A friend got some and said she didnt want it.
I'm like well I have a ham bone and ham on it left over. I Thought why not.
I found another recipe but I was like YUCK!
Then I found YOU! ❤️
I know your a cook. Cause everything I thought I would minus the Bayleafs.
That was what I was thinking, too. Two great chefs think 👍 alike :😀
❤ I can tell when you said parsely ❤️ I knew this was going to be 👍👍 for this recipe.
I'm adding 2 sweet onions just because I love onions since I was 15 years old. I'm near 62 now.
I ate them like apples.., and I'm adding 2 -bay leafs.
It's started now.
I know this is going to be Excellent! And I'm making Corn bread The way I make it, with THIS. Can't wait.
Thank you so much! If I don't change my comment... You will know I loved it. ❤️ Thank you again.
I USE MY special ladle to remove that foam.
Hi Regina! So glad you found me and the recipe! Hope you liked the split pea soup - with ham!! Sounds like you love onions! That corn bread will be excellent with this soup - enjoy!! Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for the idea! I've got a freezer full of ham (I recently baked one off to put up for various quarantine dishes) AND, believe it or not, I've never made split pea soup with ham before! PERFECT!
Hi Mr. B! This would be a great use for some of that ham, and the bone if you happened to keep it. Thanks for watching!
That looks so good. My mother also put potatoes in hers. Love split pea soup. Like you I save my Easter ham bone to make this delicious soup. Thanks for another great video keep ‘em coming.
Thanks so much, Bonnie! Glad to hear from someone else who saves their Easter ham bone!! We will keep them coming for you!
I love split pea soup
I use ham base in mine
Not many ppl here in Texas eat this delicious dish
Hi Noel! I'm sure that ham base goes well in the pea soup. I think this is a more mid-west and eastern dish.
Thanks. This is a terrific recipe for ham hock split pea soup. I'm still out to school as to whether I prefer to puree the soup and vegs before I add back the ham pieces or not. Just a matter of personal preference. Your recipe is perfect.
Thanks so much, Conrad!
Hey nice soup
Thanks, Alison!
50 degrees today and yes such a nice day for soup. Hope you are both doing well. Keep up with the great videos!!!
Thanks, Merideth! Hopefully spring will arrive one of these days!
I don't ever remember having celery in pea soup! I know I never used it I don't think my grandmother ever used it. But that looks good! You always come up with something new and exciting for a old recipe! Now if only you could make me new and exciting. LOL
Thanks, Beryl! Well, you might not be new but I'd say you're still plenty exciting!! I love the flavor of celery and always look for any chance to use it. Hope you are staying well! Take care!
I loved watching this video. It took me back to my childhood when my mother made pea soup. Looks so delicious.
Thanks, Linda! Glad it brought back some memories!
The ultimate split pease soop was trying to remember what's missing from the other two that i saw
Deja vu all over again!! Second time around eh? Quite a bit more detailed this time and better quality visually!!
I always save our Easter ham bone as well, but I make a creamy ham, potato and dumpling soup, my family aren't fans of split peas!!
Oh well... Good to see Maryann in attendance, Good to see you are all well!! Hope you don't get too much snow this weekend, Minnesota might get a dusting.
Take care!! Be well!!
Hi Greg - this recipe was a little different, and we wanted to talk more about cutting vegetables so we did it again. I'm always amazed at how many versions there are for almost any dish! We didn't get much snow, just some flurries, but it's still cold. Stay warm and stay well!
Looks great! I remember my Babci making split pea soup with the ham bone after Easter. Yum! She always added potatoes though. Everyone has their own spin.
Hi John - I'll bet hers was delicious! There are many variations and I love trying all of them. Thanks for watching!
I love it
Thanks, Rita!
Thank you! I really loved the Pea soup 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Delicious
Thanks, Esmeralda!
Now Thats a Kitchen. Like the mini Stove station, first time I've seen one. Since your electric and not gas you might enjoy induction cookware/cooktops. Much more even heating (like gas) and nearly instant response to heat setting changes (again, like gas). And, it's more energy efficient than resistence coil stovetops.
Hi Space Private! Thanks so much! I have a single portable induction burner that I have used a few times and really like. It's amazing technology!
@@cavalcadeoffood Yea, Beautiful Home Kitchen, seems ideal for your cooking productions. Enjoyed the recipe and cooking tips. Looking forward to more !
Sir, I love your kitchen. Absolutely beautiful. And the food looks delicious!!!
Hi Cassidy! Thanks so much - it's a fun kitchen to cook in!
I just Found you Kevin and Ralph! It is 9pm and I want split pea soup? Crazy right! I loved your video. I am making this in my pressure cooker right now. I have a 3qt cooker so I can make soup for one since hubby doesn't like. I was so tense and then I heard your wonderful voices and instantly fell for you all!
Thanks so much, Salina! Glad you found us and that pressure cooker will make quick work of those split peas. Glad you liked the video!
I know this is 2 years ago but I'm making this today December its cold and rainy in California and I've got my ham bone from Thanksgiving happy holidays y'all
Hi Connie! Perfect soup to make this time of year!!
@@cavalcadeoffood it turned out fantastic too😛
Even tho I dont like split pea soup its always great to see you. Love your videos
Hi Cindy - glad you watched even though you don't like split pea soup!! Thanks so much!
Very nice. When you turned the camera on Ralph, there appeared to be some colored panels in the ceiling. I love that.
Hi bg147 - I've tried to work in some color wherever I can. Thanks so much for watching!
Split peas and lentils do NOT require soaking and are generally very soft after 40 minutes of simmering. Whole peas - and they are out there - will take about 60-75 minutes to become soft. If you do not have a ham bone, the BEST option is to use smoked pork neck bones which are generally found at any supermarket in Michigan and are fairly cheap. They will give you a lot more meat than using the pork hocks.
Thanks for the info, jlawrence01. I've only seen dried whole peas once before, and would like to try them. I've seen the pork neck bones in the stores, although not smoked. I use them when making kapusta and sometimes pasta sauce. Will have to keep an eye out for the smoked variety. Thanks for watching!
One of my favs! That looked delish!!!!
I just recently made it with bacon! Us Canadians LOVE pea soup! You should try yellow split pea soup next time! I have a video on my channel. Love you guys! Stay safe! XO
I'm going to check out your video and try the yellow split peas - if I can find them. Most of the stores here just have the green. Hope you are well! Stay warm up there!!
I liked your cooking show. Makes me feel like I'm in the kitchen with my mom and family. Very comforting and familiar. I have a couple of old vintage platters like the ones you used in this video.
Thanks, Mack! Glad you enjoyed spending time in the kitchen with us!
I fell asleep watching this but woke up at the end. Looks good! Last thing I remember was ham bone. What’s that got to do with split pea soup?
Yum! Good to see you, Ralph!
What!!? I thought it was a real house,, 🤣 really good 👍
Thanks, Julio!
I LOVE YOUR 50 STYLE KITCHEN!!!!!!! I LOVE THE RED TABLE!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Justin!
I make it the same way, but I also add diced potatoes sometimes especially in the winter months to add more substance and hardiness….
Thanks guys, well done! I used a Red onion, whata ya think? Also, I just add a smoked Ham shank to the simmering broth of peas and veggies and let'er go, stirring frequently, adding a few spices along the way. My girlfriend can hardly wait for it to be done. And I always make a double batch, 2 lbs of peas and it doesn't stay around long!. Vegetarian note: Mushroom broth works totally well and add a little coriander and dash or nutmeg, but just a dash to about 2 quarts +. Comes out very wonderful and no meat at all! I always add a little butter and/or cream to mine at the end, but of course, I'm an omnivore devil. I serve mine with heated or toasted, buttered, French sourdough bread and a glass of chilled, good quality Sauvignon Blanc. My friends all line up with their tails wagging and tongues licking, lol.
Hi Gere! Your version sounds delicious and I can see why your friends wait in line to get some! Thanks for the tip on the mushroom broth!
My favorite soup of all !
One of my favorites, too! Thanks!
I love split pea soup...yum good for you too,I'm so blind I put them out on a cookie sheet to go thru them.
Hi Patricia! The cookie sheet idea is a good one!! Thanks!
Love pea soup......I saute the 'trinity' over low heat while the peas are cooking for the 1/2 hr or so hour............get them good and caramelized.........delish......also add a bay leaf or two..............
Hi wendyw - I like your technique with the vegetables - will have to try. Thanks for watching!
Here I am with my post Easter ham bone and what am I doing here? I'm getting tips, that's what I'm doing.
Hi James - hope you made some great soup with that ham bone! Thanks!
Yes! I always save my new years ham bone with drippings and make my split pea soup 😋
You are so wonderful in showing us how to make this tasty soup. It's really good for all seasons. Thank you so very much.
Hi Carol! You're welcome - thanks for watching!
Can I put Maringa leaves powdered in slit pea soup ?
Possibly. I've never tasted maringa leaves, so I don't know what they would do to the flavor of the soup.
Yumm. Split pea soup is great for bringing one back to earth. I also recommend adding potatoes & parsnips and cooking them down to next-to-nothing -- (parsnips taste almost coconut-y) -- also then topping with freshly toasted sesame seeds -- mmm, mmm good!! ;-) (subbed)
Thanks for the idea - love parsnips and always thinking about ways to use them!
Love homemade split pea soup! Grab some French bread/ Nabisco saltines, & you'll be set. Guess I will add split peas to my grocery list. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Always good to see Ralph & Maryann. God bless.
Re: celery: -- "Built in, anti-roll technology" - Ralph (thumbs-up!!)
LOL! Ralph had that celery figured out! Thanks for watching!
For the vegetarians out there, you can get a smoky flavor by adding smoked paprika and a few drops of liquid smoke.
Great tip - thanks for sharing!
@@cavalcadeoffood Thank you. I'm glad I could help.
You don’t put any olive oil in the soup??
I don't put any oil in the soup, but you could put a little in if you like it! Thanks!
Jealous of your weather, it was 105 here today.
Hi Longhairbear - well, I wouldn't want it that hot, but it sure would be nice to have it in the 50's for early May. Spring will arrive in Michigan as it usually does - when it's good and ready! Thanks for watching!
The stone adds flavor!
First time I have come across your cooking show. I usually use bacon bones instead of a ham bone. To shorten the cooking time I soak the split peas overnight, and rinse before cooking. I start with the bones covered with water in the pot and add a roughly chopped onion. Nothing else, no salt etc. Plenty of salt from the bones. As I usually use a pressure cooker, I cook the bones for about 10 minutes before adding the split peas. Then I put under pressure again, time depends on whether the peas have been soaked or not. And that is it. No other vegetables etc. Sometimes I will remove the bones and strip as much meat off them as I can then return the meat to the rest of the soup. But there is nothing nicer that chewing the meat off the bones. It was strange when I first heard of people adding vegetables including potatoes. And I personally prefer the yellow split peas for some reason. Didn't matter to the rest of the family.
Hi Jan - thanks for sharing your version - it sounds delicious! I'll bet those bacon bones give it a great flavor! I don't see the yellow split peas very often. I'll pick some up the next time I see them. Thanks!
I have always been a fan of split pea soup. However, in my house, I'd be the only one to eat it as Jerry isn't a fan of peas/beans of most kinds, unfortunately. Of course I could freeze it! Anyway, thanks for sharing this with us!
Hi Adam - well, then there's more for you!! LOL - I think you could freeze in small batches. Hope all is well with you guy! Take care!
96 at my house today so not “soup weather”!
Wow! Too hot for soup - give it a try in the winter! Thanks for watching!
Last time and only time I made split pea soup. I accidentally chopped the tip of my middle finger off. Now when giving my husband the middle finger I go south paw. Just to piss him off more cause he knows I am right handed and he has to now follow my hands. I’m Jewish and Italian and talk with my hands so he likes to watch me to make fun of me and a south paw finger confuses the hell out of him so naturally I have to use it to piss him off and annoy the hell out of him! Canebe married 45 years and not know how to piss your spouse off. It’s a favorite pass time of mine anyway! Keeps me amused thinking of ways to annoy the hell out of him!
You don't cook out the seasonings if you put them in while cooking. The issue is if you flavor it to taste when you have a few quarts of water, then when it evaporates you will have way too much seasoning. You do want to season it before if you want the salt to penetrate though. Salt can make beans tough when u cook them though so only salt lightly when cooking other beans. Split peas cook down to nothing though so it's not a big deal :)
Hi Trent! Thanks for the seasoning tips!!
I guess that's why the old rhyme ends: "...peas porridge in the pot 9 days old..."
Hi James - luckily, this didn't last nine days! Thanks!
9:03 If you can taste the celery in any dish, you've used too much. It has a tendency to overpower all other flavors.
There's had no ham bone none😅😅
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Thanks!
Oh for the love of God get on with it! 😳
Thanks so much for watching!
Try shredding the onion 🧅 it gives a good flavor 😊
Great idea! Thanks, Raquel!
I like to add 1-2 potatoes chopped into cubes. I love this soup