[alarosalpn]

I'm making split pea soup for dinner from the ham bone from xmas dinenr tonight... I thought I had 2 bags of split peas...I only have 1 but I have 2 bags of lentils...
Can I use 1 bag split peas and 1 bag lentils? Will I be able to taste a difference?

 

[Darlene]

You can but yes it will taste different. How big are these bags? I use one lb of split peas when I make my soup, one ham bone and 9 c. of water + other ingredients.

My recipe is here Split Pea Soup

 

[2ndGenGranola]

You can use lentils. There will be a slight taste difference but unless you are super picky it will be minimal.

 

[alarosalpn]

Darlene- that's pretty much how I make mine also but I make a double batch every time I make it...
I'm planning on canning some of the leftovers this time...
Thanks for the idea of making corn bread to go with it!

 

[thesightofoneself]

i love lentils so i'd go for it

 

[LeeCee]

I always add cut up potatoes and fresh cut up carrots to mine.and of course onion and celery.I also use vegetable broth cubes.

 

[Hamada]

I would say go ahead. Also, to help strengthen the flavor add a pureed can of peas. When I make split pea soup I use dried peas, frozen peas, and canned peas. Always turns out very flavorful.

 

[jas]

sounds yummy. I have some spilt peas and will make some soup tomorrow.

 

[Trishagirl]

Yes lentils will add more flavor yum!

 

[alarosalpn]

It came out great! unfortunately,not enough left over to bother canning....but, I know what we're having for lunch tomorrow!