Definition of split pea
: a dried hulled pea (such as a field pea) in which the cotyledons usually split apart
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Stir in the broth, split peas, potato, corn, paprika, and 1 tsp.
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The cook time on the split peas is much longer than listed.
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At least 97% of the soups that students made came from this book, from vibrant ginger carrot to savory split pea.
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Yellow split pea soup, soothing and mild, lands on the table with a pork rib jutting out, the hilt thoughtfully wrapped in foil and the meat smoke incarnate.
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The split peas give the soup body and nutrition, along with a gorgeous golden color.
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Bozena shirot mixes split peas with cubes of beef slow stewed with onions, garlic and red peppers.
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Lower the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, until the split peas are completely tender.
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Braised lamb, split peas and roasted chestnut gravy.
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First Known Use of split pea
1736
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Definition of split pea for English Language Learners
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: a dried pea that has had the outer skin removed and that is split into two parts
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