Even better, before serving your soup, top the bowls with a garnish of homemade croutons. Check out Food & Wine's guide to split pea soup for more recipes and ideas on preparing this fail-safe ...

4 ounces smoked cheese, such as Gouda or mozzarella, cut into thin slices Place the split ... the soup to incorporate the peas and broth, taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Croutons ...

just sprinkle a few crispy homemade croutons on top. They'll soak up the flavorful broth while adding a little crunch and ...

Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup is a great way to use up any leftover smoked ham. Plus, when you drop the ham bone in to boil ...