Nebraska Barnraising GREEN SPLIT PEA Soup

This split pea soup mix makes a thick and satisfying green pea soup perfect for friends and family with easy on-the-stove or crock pot preparation.


Serves: 4-5
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours

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

Green Split Pea Soup Mix Ingredients:
Green split peas, onions, carrots, celery, leeks, parsley and herbs. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

Gluten-Free Item

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

Green Split Pea Soup Recipe 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. Stir in sherry for last 15 minutes if desired.
•Serve at once with croutons and sherry. If made ahead of time, additional broth or water made be added to thin out soup.

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Slow Cooker Recipe Directions:
Recommended slow cooker: 3-4 quart
•Rinse, drain and pick over peas.
•Cut bacon into 1/2 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.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz. Dry Mix
Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup
Serving Per Container: About 6

Amount per Serving Mix Prepared
Calories 93 168
Calories from Fat 0 45

% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0g* 0% 8%
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 1%
Sodium 14mg 0% 37%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20% 20%
Sugars 0g
Protein 6g

Vitamin A 9% 9%
Vitamin C 5% 8%
Calcium 8% 4%
Iron 10% 14%
* Amount in Mix
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.