Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly

Name: Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, chopped; 0.25 pound pork belly, diced; 4 cups water, more if needed; 1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed; 0.5 cup white wine; 2 cups split peas; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 0.5 teaspoon celery seed; 2 bay leaves; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This split pea soup with pork belly is easy and flavorful. I often strain out the pieces of pork belly and run the soup through my food processor. I like my split pea soup really thick and creamy!

Submitted by vkarlson

Updated on January 1, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 yellow onion, chopped
¼ pound pork belly, diced
4 cups water, or more if needed
1 cup vegetable broth, or more if needed
½ cup white wine
2 cups split peas
1 teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Cook and stir onion and pork belly in a large pot over medium heat until onion is translucent and pork is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water, vegetable broth, and white wine, then stir in split peas, thyme, celery seed, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have combined, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
3g	Fat
32g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 177mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 13g	46%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 545mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly

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