Split Pea Soup with Chorizo

5.0
(2)
2 Reviews

For this easy slow-cooker split pea soup, look for raw smoky, spicy chorizo. If you can't find raw chorizo, Italian sausage or merguez makes a fine substitute.

By
Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Updated on April 18, 2024
Tested by
EatingWell Test Kitchen
Eating Well Bio Page
Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen
Reviewed by Dietitian
Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
A portrait of Breana Killeen, M.P.H., RD
Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
7861163.jpg
Prep Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

  • 2 cups yellow split peas

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 large carrots, sliced

  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound fresh chorizo

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup Microgreens or sprouts for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine broth, water, potatoes, split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, paprika, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

  2. A few minutes before serving, remove chorizo from its casing and crumble into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and crumbling with a spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the chorizo into the soup along with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Garnish with microgreens (or sprouts), if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Equipment: 5 - to 6- quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503 Calories
24g Fat
50g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 45%
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Vitamin A 4162IU 83%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 513mg 22%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 4mg 24%
Magnesium 79mg 19%
Potassium 901mg 19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Related Articles

3758884.jpg
Slow-Cooker Spanish Chickpea Soup
5 hrs 15 mins
5940752.jpg
Lentil & Ham Soup
3 hrs 50 mins
3757921.jpg
Slow-Cooker Stout & Chicken Stew
4 hrs
5322702.jpg
Winter Minestrone
4 hrs 45 mins
6236865.jpg
Pork & Green Chile Stew
4 hrs 25 mins
6211481.jpg
Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
4 hrs 20 mins
4146988.jpg
Swedish Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham
5 hrs
3757927.jpg
Fennel & Pork Stew
5 hrs
6363066.jpg
Beef & Barley Soup
4 hrs 50 mins
5630795.jpg
Slow-Cooker Clam Chowder
4 hrs 5 mins
3758229.jpg
Slow-Cooker Pinto Bean Stew with Jalapeno-Corn Dumplings
5 hrs
Veggistrone
Veggistrone
1 hr 45 mins
Pressure-Cooker Grain Bowl
Pressure-Cooker Grain Bowl
40 mins
7747794.jpg
Hearty Vegetable Beef Stew
9 hrs
3757029.jpg
Pinto Bean & Andouille Sausage Stew
2 hrs 30 mins
4538536.jpg
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
15 mins