President (Barbara) Bush Curried Split Pea Soup

9m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
1h 9m
Ready In

Recipe: #44897

July 19, 2025

Categories: Curries, Peas,



"I have not found the exact recipe yet, but this seems close. They ate a lot of soups. Can use veggie stock. They said fresh split peas in their title."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (279.4 g)
  • Calories 93
  • Total Fat - 4.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 10.2 mg
  • Sodium - 1030.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 9.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.1 g
  • Sugars - 3.8 g
  • Protein - 3.8 g
  • Calcium - 34 mg
  • Iron - 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 5.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the butter into a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Once melted, add the onion and season lightly.

Step 3

Sweat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and curry powder continue to sweat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, making sure not to allow onions or garlic to brown.

Step 5

Add the peas, chicken broth and parsley .

Step 6

Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook at a simmer until the peas are tender and not holding their shape any longer, approximately 45 to 50 minutes; adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

If you want a smooth soup, use a stick blender, puree the soup until the desired consistency.

Step 9

Watch out for hot splatters.

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