As the crispness of autumn settles in or the chill of winter arrives, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of hearty soup to warm both body and soul. Join us on a culinary journey as we unveil the recipe for Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Smoked Ribs—a soul-warming concoction that marries the earthy richness of split peas with the smoky indulgence of bacon and smoked ribs.
Today, I have a special recipe for you to try. Delicious yellow split pea soup that has something special added. Smoked ribs! They make the taste of pea soup so distinguished and admired. And believe me, nothing can compare to the taste of broth made of smoked ribs and some extra fried bacon.
The recipe is simple and easy to follow. The only thing that can make you consider whether to cook it or not, is the cooking time of split peas. It can take you up to 2 hours to get peas alone to a puree state. However, I have a little trick that can help you with this exact problem. Moreover, you will also find here the easiest recipe for crunchy croutons to add to your split peas soup.
In this gastronomic exploration, we invite you to discover the art of crafting a soup that transcends the ordinary, transforming simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors. The savory notes of bacon and the smokiness of spare ribs infuse this soup with a depth that goes beyond mere sustenance, offering a rich and fulfilling dining experience.
Join us as we navigate the culinary intricacies of creating a soup that not only satisfies the taste buds but also nourishes the spirit.
Ingredients for Easy Yellow Split Pea Soup:
- 400 g smoked pork ribs;
- 400 g split pea;
- 3 liters water;
- 200 g bacon;
- 3 potatoes, cubed;
- 1 carrot, grated;
- 1 onion, chopped;
- 1 bay leaf;
- 20 g of fresh herbs;
- 2 tbsp. oil;
- salt and pepper for seasoning.
Ingredients for croutons:
- 3 average slices of any loaf bread of your choice;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 1 tsp. olive oil;
- dry herbs and spices to your taste (I like to add dry thyme or dill).
How to cook split pea soup with smoked ribs and bacon:
- Presoak split peas in cold water. One or two hours should be enough. Do not skip this step, as it will reduce the cooking time of the soup on the stove. After soaking, rinse it under cold running water. Place peas in a pot, pour three liters of water, and let it boil on medium to high heat. When peas start boiling, reduce the heat to a minimum and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes. Remove all the foam with a skimmer if necessary.
- Separate smoked ribs and add to the pot with split peas. Wait until the soup boils again, add a bay leaf, and let the ribs cook together with peas for an additional 30 minutes.
- While we have ribs, cooking on the stove let`s prepare sautéed vegetables. Add grated carrot and chopped onion to the skillet with already heated oil. Sauté vegetables on medium heat until soft and golden.
- Fry bacon in a separate skillet. For bacon to brown well, fry it using oil. You can also add meat from some pork ribs that you`ve been cooking for the stock (just take several ribs from the soup, separate meat from the rib, and add it to the frying bacon).
- Now is the time to use all the remaining ingredients in the soup. First, add cubed potatoes. Wait until soup reboils and cook potatoes for 10 minutes.
- Then add sautéed vegetables and fried bacon. Let them simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Season split pea soup with bacon and ribs to your taste: add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dry herbs to your taste. Let the soup cook with seasoning for 5 minutes, cover the pot with a lid, and take it from the heat. For soup to incorporate all the flavors, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Meanwhile, let’s make some croutons because you cannot have split soup without crunchy croutons. My choice will be to make them from white bread as it perfectly goes with the smoked taste of the ribs.
How to make croutons for soups:
- Cut slices of bread into small cubes, slice or chop garlic into big pieces. Heat oil in the skillet and add sliced garlic. Sauté it for 30 seconds for oil to incorporate the flavor of garlic, then get rid of it. Place cubed bread in flavored oil and fry it for 5 minutes constantly stirring. That is it; your croutons are ready. It is the easiest recipe for croutons that you will ever find.
Now, it is time to serve our delicious split peas soup. Pour soup onto the plates, add chopped a pinch of chopped fresh herbs (dill, coriander, and parsley would be my choice), and fried croutons. Bon Appetite!
Everyone should at least once in their life try to cook split pea soup with smoked ribs, you won’t find anything else that tastes like this soup. It has a perfect tandem of two delicious flavors: the smoked flavor of ribs and fried bacon and the unique creaminess of cooked peas. All your questions are left in the comment section below.
Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Smoked Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g smoked pork ribs
- 400 g split pea
- 3 l water
- 200 g bacon
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 20 g fresh herbs
- 2 tbsp. oil
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 3 average slices of any loaf of bread of your choice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- dry herbs and spices to your taste
Instructions
- Presoak split peas in cold water. One or two hours should be enough. Do not skip this step, as it will reduce the cooking time of the soup on the stove. After soaking, rinse it under cold running water. Place peas in a pot, pour three liters of water, and let it boil on medium to high heat. When peas start boiling, reduce the heat to a minimum and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes. Remove all the foam with a skimmer if necessary.
- Separate smoked ribs and add to the pot with split peas. Wait until the soup boils again, add a bay leaf, and let the ribs cook together with peas for an additional 30 minutes.
- While we have ribs, cooking on the stove let`s prepare sautéed vegetables. Add grated carrot and chopped onion to the skillet with already heated oil. Sauté vegetables on medium heat until soft and golden.
- Fry bacon in a separate skillet. For bacon to brown well, fry it using oil. You can also add meat from some pork ribs that you`ve been cooking for the stock (just take several ribs from the soup, separate meat from the rib, and add it to the frying bacon).
- Now is the time to use all the remaining ingredients in the soup. First, add cubed potatoes. Wait until soup reboils and cook potatoes for 10 minutes.
- Then add sautéed vegetables and fried bacon. Let them simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Season split pea soup with bacon and ribs to your taste: add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dry herbs to your taste. Let the soup cook with seasoning for 5 minutes, cover the pot with a lid, and take it from the heat. For soup to incorporate all the flavors, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Cut slices of bread into small cubes, slice or chop garlic into big pieces. Heat oil in the skillet and add sliced garlic. Sauté it for 30 seconds for oil to incorporate the flavor of garlic, then get rid of it. Place cubed bread in flavored oil and fry it for 5 minutes constantly stirring. That is it; your croutons are ready. It is the easiest recipe for croutons that you will ever find.
- Now, it is time to serve our delicious split peas soup. Pour soup onto the plates, add chopped a pinch of chopped fresh herbs (dill, coriander, and parsley would be my choice,) and fried croutons. Bon Appetite!
Whether you’re seeking comfort on a chilly evening or hosting a gathering that calls for a show-stopping soup, our Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Smoked Ribs beckons you to embrace the elegance of homemade nourishment.
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Get ready to fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of slow-cooked goodness and treat yourself to the pleasure of savoring a bowl of Split Pea Soup that captures the essence of heartwarming elegance. Let’s embark on this culinary adventure together, where the robust flavors of smoked ribs and bacon elevate a humble pea soup to a soul-nurturing masterpiece.
Julia Miller is the founder of FreeFoodTips. Julia loves to travel and test new recipes. Here you will find recipes that are simple, delicious and perfect for everyday meals. FreeFoodTips is also packed with cooking tips and tricks.
Thanks for the recipe! However, didn’t have any bacon but still tasted delicious. Never thought that you can make something so special with split peas)
So glad that you liked it!