Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly
This low-and-slow split pea soup combines tender split peas with diced pork belly, onion, white wine, and vegetable broth for a rich, warming bowl. Thyme, celery seed, and bay leaves add earthy, aromatic depth, making it a comforting choice for lunch or dinner, especially on a chilly day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 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.
- 2
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have combined, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Calories 281.28 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.28 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 38.8 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.84 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.9 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 110.41 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 18.91 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 7.13 g --
- Added Sugars 5.11 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 32.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 514.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 34.45 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.66 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 281.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Thyme, Ground Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 281.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly healthy?
- Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 281.28 calories and 12.28 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.9 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.11 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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