Green Split Pea

Green split peas are hulled, dried green peas that have been split in half. They cook to a creamy, gently earthy texture with a faint grassy aroma, and readily break down to thicken soups and stews. Common uses include split pea soup, purees, dals, and hearty dips; they are sold as dried, shelf-stable legumes.

Split peas come from the field pea (Pisum sativum), domesticated around the Fertile Crescent and Mediterranean before spreading through Europe. After drying, peas are mechanically hulled and split; they feature prominently in Dutch and Scandinavian pea soups and in North American comfort cooking, with broader use across global pantry staples.