Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup
Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup blends yellow split peas with salted beef for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs bowl that’s savory and comforting. Sweet carrots and earthy turnip round out the flavor, while slow simmering gives it a rich, velvety texture. It’s perfect for a chilly day or a satisfying weekend supper.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the beef in a large container and cover it with water. Refrigerate to draw out excess salt for 8 hours to overnight. Drain, rinse, and cut the beef into small cubes.
- 2
In a large pot over high heat, bring the cubed beef, 10 cups water, and peas to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the peas have softened and mostly broken down, about 30 minutes. Stir or whisk often to help the peas break down and to prevent the soup from burning on the bottom.
- 3
Stir in the carrots, turnips, and black pepper. Keep simmering until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more.
- Calories 515.86 kcal High
- Protein 12.58 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.03 mg Moderate
- Sodium 812.16 mg High
- Fiber 18.24 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.48 g High
- Added Sugar 9.94 g Moderate
- Calcium 31.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source
- Potassium 358.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 80.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Newfoundland Style Pea Soup is a Canadian soup recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Salt Pork, and Split Peas. Each serving provides about 515.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup?
- It is a Canadian soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Salt Pork, Split Peas, Turnip. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup?
- Explore these Canadian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 515.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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