Perfectly Creamy Split Pea Soup Recipe. Ladle up a bowl of the good stuff for dinner tonight. March 19, 2019. Split pea soup is the ultimate comfort food. By David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. It uses simple ingredients, and results in a warm, filling, and rustic dish. DIRECTIONS. Between the split peas and smoky ham, this is a creamy, comforting meal for cold days. Mix peas, water, sherry sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and salt in a 4 quart crockpot. This soup gets its creaminess from the peas, instead of milk or cream… Cover and cook on low for 10-11 hours until vegetables are tender. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a26870200/split-pea-soup-recipe Mitch … This split pea soup is thick, creamy, and hearty, and doesn’t even use any cream!