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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 12.58 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 36.61 g 13%
- Total Fat 26.6 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.03 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 715.07 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 18.24 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 12.48 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 31.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 418.15 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 80.33 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 2.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup healthy?
- Newfoundland-Style Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 515.86 calories and 12.58 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 715.07 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.19 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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