National Split Pea Soup Week

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Cooking Food
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Week starting with the 2nd Monday of November
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National Split Pea Soup Week warms hearts and bellies every second week of November. This delectable dish, known for its simple vitalities and comforting flavors, invites you to explore its rich history and diverse preparations. Gather your ingredients, try a new recipe, and share a wholesome bowl with friends and family.

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Expected National Split Pea Soup Week Deals

While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows that National Split Pea Soup Week often inspires cozy culinary deals. Look for grocery stores like Kroger and Whole Foods Market to offer discounts on dried split peas, ham hocks, and root vegetables. Restaurants such as Panera Bread or local diners may feature special pea soup recipes or combo deals. Brands like Campbell’s and Progresso could run promotions on their canned soup varieties, while specialty food stores like The Fresh Market might highlight gourmet ingredients. Even kitchenware retailers like Williams-Sonoma might offer sales on stockpots and immersion blenders. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as November 8 approaches.

Platform Guide for National Split Pea Soup Week

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #SplitPeaSoupWeek. Share vibrant photos of your homemade soup, unique garnishes, or family meal moments.

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #SplitPeaSoupWeek. Film quick recipe tutorials, taste tests, or creative ways to use leftover pea soup.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #SplitPeaSoupWeek. Share comforting recipes, polls about favorite ingredients, or local restaurant specials.

National Split Pea Soup Week Hero

Chef Auguste Escoffier

Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935) was a French chef who popularized and updated traditional French cooking methods. Known as 'the king of chefs and the chef of kings,' his culinary innovations and emphasis on simple, flavorful dishes, including various soups, influenced modern French cuisine and kitchens worldwide. While not specifically tied to split pea soup, his foundational work in classic French cookery laid the groundwork for many hearty, rustic dishes.

National Split Pea Soup Week timeline

1867

Instant pea soup invented

One of the very first instant products was a pea soup product, invented by Johann Heinrich Grüneberg in Germany.

1765

Pea soup gets a nursery rhyme

Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold, Pease porridge in the pot, Nine days old.

500 B.C.

Pea soup is sold for the first time

Greek and Roman vendors used to sell it in the streets of Athens.

1700 B.C.

Pea soup invented

There is speculation that pea soup was served in Denmark as early as the Bronze Age, when dried peas and cabbage became popular for the long winters there.

How Businesses Can Celebrate National Split Pea Soup Week

Local restaurants and diners can feature special split pea soup recipes, offering unique twists or classic preparations as a daily special. Grocery stores might create themed displays with all the ingredients needed for homemade split pea soup, including dried peas, smoked ham hocks, and fresh vegetables. Cooking schools or culinary shops could host workshops on making the perfect batch, emphasizing techniques for rich flavor and creamy texture. Even local food banks can participate by organizing donation drives for canned or dried pea products to provide comforting meals to the community.

National Split Pea Soup Week FAQs

When is National Split Pea Soup Week?

In 2026, National Split Pea Soup Week runs from Monday, November 9 through Sunday, November 15, inviting everyone to enjoy this wholesome, comforting dish.

How popular is split pea soup?

Split pea soup remains a beloved comfort food, particularly in colder months. It’s a staple in many cultures, appreciated for its affordability, nutritional value, and hearty flavor, making it a consistently popular choice for home cooks and diners alike.

What are the health benefits of split pea soup?

Split pea soup is packed with nutritional benefits, including high fiber content which aids digestion and promotes satiety. It’s also a good source of plant-based protein, vitamins (like K and B1), and minerals (such as iron and magnesium), contributing to overall well-being.

What's the difference between split peas and whole peas?

Split peas are dried, peeled, and split varieties of the common pea, which allows them to cook much faster and break down easily into a creamy consistency. Whole peas, by contrast, retain their outer skin and cook slower, holding their shape better in dishes.

National Split Pea Soup Week Activities

Host an “Around the World” potluck
Split pea soup is subtly different when its recipe is authentic to a specific region and culture. Host a party where everyone brings a different pea soup dish that pairs with a particular country and enjoy a collection of distinct tastes from around the world.
Take a cooking class for soup
Sure there are many people who claim to cook, but how many can say, “I’m an expert”? Become a master of this specific cooking division, and wow your friends and family with your savvy.
Create your own recipe
Due to pea soup’s diverse background, it offers a genuine opportunity for exploration and creativity. Throw caution to the wind, and experiment with new recipe ideas. Infinite possibilities await, and who knows what you could discover?

5 Pea Soup Folklore Facts Prove It's More Than Just A Meal

It goes back to the Greeks
Split Pea Soup is mentioned in the play The Birds by Aristophanes, an Athenian playwright.
Pea soup has a “saying”
Outside Francophone (Canada), pea soup is sometimes served with johnny cake. This pairing spawned the saying: "pea soup and johnny cake makes a Frenchman's belly ache.”
Pea soup was made for winter sport enthusiasts
Koek en zopie outlets (small food and drinks stalls), were installed during winters along frozen canals, ponds and lakes in the Netherlands to cater to ice skaters, serving pea soup as a savory snack.
Pea soup helps weathermen
The “pea-souper” is a type of fog that was once prevalent in London and other cities in the United Kingdom, so named because it was greenish and very thick, like pea soup.
Pea soup was used as a weapon
Swedish king Eric XIV (1533-1577) is said to have died after eating arsenic-poisoned pea soup…but don’t worry, he didn’t have a lot of friends.

Why We Love National Split Pea Soup Week

It’s comfort food
Split pea soup is comfort food at its best. Enjoy this savory dish on a cold winter night, sitting by a fire with family and friends, and let your worries drift away.
It’s healthy
Split pea soup provides essential nutrients and vitamins essential to a healthy body. It is especially rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and Vitamin K, which is a key component to help the body recover from injury.
It’s easy or complicated – your choice
You don’t have to be a master chef to prepare split pea soup, but you can certainly explore more complex recipes if you wish. Split pea soup, at its most basic level, is quite simple. That said, if you feel adventurous, there are endless nuances and twists you can add to your dish to make it unique for your lucky guests.