Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly

This split pea soup with pork belly is simmered low and slow on the stovetop, resulting in a warm and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have combined, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.