Step into Spring with Split Pea Soup!

Split Pea SoupSplit Pea Soup is a favorite in the Geek household! Easy to make, great to freeze and tasty, it never seems to last long. It always seemed like split pea soup was a treat growing up. My mom used to use leftover Christmas or Easter ham to flavor her soup. While you don’t need to add ham, it does add great flavor and salt.

Not only is split pea soup a great soup but it also has an interesting history! Here are some fun facts we found:

  • Pea soup has been eaten since antiquity; it is mentioned in AristophanesThe Birds, and according to one source “the Greeks and Romans were cultivating this legume about 500 to 400 BC.
  • Pea soup was mentioned in the well-known nursery rhyme, Pease Porridge Hot, Pease Porridge Cold which first appeared in 1765.
  • In the United States, “pea soup” without qualification usually means a perfectly smooth puree. “Split Pea Soup” is a slightly thinner soup with visible peas, pieces of ham or other pork, and vegetables (most commonly carrots) and is usually made from dried, green split peas.

The most important thing to keep in mind for a good pea soup is to be patient. Some of our best batches have taken hours. We hope you enjoy one of our favorite recipes while the weather still allows for it (at least in some areas)!  We’d love to know what soups you love, leave us a comment with your favorite soup!

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Perfect for cool weather, the Geeks share their recipe for Split Pea Soup along with a few facts about everyone's favorite green soup! 2geekswheat.com #soup #recipe

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