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Yellow Split Pea Soup

This Yellow Split Pea Soup recipe is a tasty twist to a classic green split pea soup. With just 8 ingredients, it’s is super healthy and so delicious.

This Yellow Split Pea Soup has just 8 ingredients (including water!) and is super healthy and delicious!

What are Yellow Split Peas?

Yellow split peas are a type of legume that are shelled, dried, and then split in half along the natural seam for easier cooking. While the more commonly known green split peas are native to North America, yellow split peas are native to Southwest Asia. Green split peas are sweeter while yellow split peas have a more mild, earthy flavor.

In America, Yellow Split Pea Soup, also known as Golden Split Pea Soup, is a popular split pea recipe. Dal, yellow split peas that are cooked with spices, is popular in India and Khoresht Gheimeh, a Persian stew made with yellow split peas and lamb, is popular in the Middle East.

Yellow Split Pea Soup Ingredients

This Yellow Split Pea Soup recipe is so easy and quick. It only has eight ingredients and that includes water and a little oil for the pan! I always keep dried peas and beans on hand for easy soup recipes like this one.

  • Extra-virgin olive oil: To sauté the vegetables.
  • Onion: Adds a luscious flavor.
  • Potatoes: Adds a creamy texture and filling ingredient.
  • Dried yellow split peas: I love the color of yellow split peas in this soup plus it amps up the already creamy texture.
  • Chicken stock or broth: Use vegetable broth if you prefer a vegetarian soup.
  • Water: This will bring the soup to the desired consistency and flavor.
  • Onion powder: This recipe already includes onions but onion powder adds an umami flavor to this soup that you can’t get from onions
  • Poultry seasoning: Typically a blend of sage and thyme and other spices such as black pepper, nutmeg, and ginger.

(Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe card with detailed recipe instructions.)

How to Make Yellow Split Pea Soup

The active prep time for this Golden Split Pea Soup is about ten minutes. Once it’s done, I like to use a potato masher to thicken it but that’s just extra arm reps 🙂 It takes about 45 minutes of simmering which is the perfect time for you to get a good workout in then reward yourself with this delicious lunch or dinner!

  1. Sauté chopped onions:
Onions for Yellow Split Pea Soup

2. While the onions are on the stove, cut your potatoes into bite-size pieces (I like to use red or white potatoes so I don’t even have to peel them):

Yukon Potatoes for Yellow Split Pea Soup

3. Measure out your dried split peas:

Yellow Split Peas

4. Then add them to the onions:

Yellow Split Pea Soup Ingredients

5. Now add the remaining ingredients and just let it simmer!

Best Golden Split Pea Soup Recipe

Make Ahead, Storing, Reheating

Make this yellow split pea recipe in advance. Cool the soup and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Storage

Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Freezer Storage : Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat

Stovetop: Reheat in a covered pot on medium-low heat until warmed through.

Microwave: Best for individual servings, reheat in a covered microwave safe pot or bowl on medium.

Easy Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Yellow Split Pea Soup Tips & Variations

  • Garnish with chives, parsley, corn kernels, croutons or grated cheese.
  • Serve with crusty bread slices.
  • Add jalapeño slices, red pepper or chili flakes for a little heat.
  • Make it meaty by adding ham, bacon or pancetta. Add a smokey flavor with smoked bacon.
  • Replace the chicken stock with ham stock.
  • Substitute with green split peas or use a combination of both.
  • You can make a double batch since it freezes well, too.
  • Look for dried yellow split peas in the dried bean section of the grocery store.
Easy Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Yellow Split Pea Soup recipe is a tasty twist to the green split pea soup version. With just just 8 ingredients, it's is super healthy and so delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (thin, waxy ones that you don't need to be peeled)
  • 1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven or soup pot.
  2. Add the onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer.
  3. Cook, uncovered, until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes. 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 282Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 933mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 10gSugar: 10gProtein: 16g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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