split pea

American  

noun

1. a dried green pea, split and used especially for soup.

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split pea British  

noun

1. a pea dried and split and used in soups, pease pudding, or as a vegetable

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Etymology

Origin of split pea

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

The canned split pea soup found online, in select grocery stores and in the Santa Nella restaurant is sold through a separate company, and will not be affected by the Buellton closure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

And choosing one that’s high in protein, such as split pea soup, will make you feel fuller, too.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

Vegetarians, add smoked paprika to this classic split pea soup.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

And a nourishing bowl of split pea soup is about as good a place as any to start.

From Fox News • Oct. 15, 2021

“Here, take a sip. It’s split pea soup. It’s your favorite.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer