By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 6
190 cal · 135 min
Split Pea Soup
Recipe GLPR38c20452fa46b3
A hearty and comforting split pea soup made by simmering tender split peas with sautéed onions, butter, and simple seasonings until they break down into a thick, creamy soup. Perfect as a satisfying main course or side dish.
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Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups dry split peas
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Rinse the split peas under cold running water and drain them thoroughly in a colander.
Heat the margarine or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour the water into the pot with the cooked onion.
Add the rinsed split peas and salt to the pot and stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas break down completely and the soup thickens into a rich, creamy consistency.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve hot.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at every major Charlotte chain, and the cost per serving lands under a dollar—split peas are dirt cheap and carry the dish. The stated time is honest; simmering split peas does take the better part of two hours. The main drawback is that this recipe is bare-bones to the point of monotony: no ham, carrot, celery, or other aromatics means the soup tastes thin and one-dimensional, which matters on a weeknight when you're serving six people and expect something worth the time investment. It reheats perfectly, but the recipe itself needs embellishment to earn a regular spot in rotation.
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