French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup
French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup is a cozy, brothy bowl with earthy split peas, aromatic herbes de Provence, and a gentle warmth from turmeric and cayenne. Tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and bits of lean ham make it hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cold evening or a comforting weekend dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the herbes de Provence, turmeric, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the vegetable stock, water, split peas, 1/2 of the potatoes, and 1/2 of the carrots. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the peas are nearly tender, about 35 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the remaining potatoes and carrots. Add the ham, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more stock or water as needed, about 25 more minutes.
- Calories 560.71 kcal High 28%
- Protein 31.65 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 95.16 g 35%
- Total Fat 8.09 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 830.85 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 33.55 g Good Source 120%
- Total Sugars 13.64 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 95.16 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1465.11 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 1.96 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 31.59 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
French Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Carrots, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 560.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Carrots, Diced Ham, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 560.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup healthy?
- French-Inspired Winter Split Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 560.71 calories and 31.65 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 830.85 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, 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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