Description

Warm up your chilly evenings with a bowl of Maple Bacon Split Pea Soup. This comforting dish features tender split peas simmered with crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup, and aromatic vegetables, creating a delightful medley of flavors that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for sharing stories around the table, this soup is both hearty and easy to make—ideal for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup split peas (rinsed)
4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
1 medium onion (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
Add rinsed split peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 minutes or until peas are tender.
Stir in maple syrup, salt, and pepper to taste.
For a creamy texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or in batches until desired consistency is achieved.
Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For a vegetarian option, swap out bacon for smoked paprika. Enhance flavors with a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days; reheat gently on the stove.