Newfoundland Pea Soup

Warm your soul with the hearty, traditional flavors of Newfoundland Pea Soup, a beloved maritime classic that's as comforting as it is satisfying. Made with tender dried yellow split peas simmered to creamy perfection alongside a smoky ham bone or salted pork, this soup is a true celebration of rustic cooking. Root vegetables like carrots, turnip, and potatoes add a touch of sweetness, while aromatic celery and onion bring depth to every spoonful. Seasoned with a pinch of black pepper and optionally enhanced with fragrant dried savory, this nutrient-rich dish is perfect for chilly days. Whether served with crispy scrunchions or fresh, crusty bread, this easy-to-make, one-pot recipe captures the essence of Newfoundland's culinary heritage in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried yellow split peas
• 1 piece Smoked ham bone or salted pork
• 10 cups Water
• 3 medium Carrots
• 1 small Turnip (or rutabaga)
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 large Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried savory (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried yellow split peas under cold water to remove any dust or debris, and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large stockpot, combine the peas, smoked ham bone or salted pork, and 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 4

While the peas cook, peel and dice the carrots, turnip, and potatoes into small cubes. Chop the celery stalks and onion into small pieces.

Step 5

After 60 minutes of cooking the peas, add the diced vegetables (carrots, turnip, potatoes, celery, and onion) to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and dried savory (if using). Continue to simmer for another 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the peas have broken down into a creamy consistency.

Step 7

If desired, carefully remove and shred any meat from the smoked ham bone or salted pork and return it to the soup. Discard the bone.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, optionally topped with scrunchions or alongside freshly baked bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4127.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2542.0

Total Fat 20.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 130.9mg	0%
Sodium 5002.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 422.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 134.9g	0%
Total Sugars 67.0g
Protein 180.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 677.0mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 8659.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.0%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 65.2%