Rinse the split peas under cold water
Sort out any debris or damaged peas
Add split peas to a pot with water or broth
Use about 3 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of split peas
Bring to a boil
Reduce to a simmer
Skim off any foam if needed
Cook uncovered or partially covered
Stir occasionally
Simmer until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes for green split peas and 20 to 30 minutes for yellow split peas
Add salt near the end of cooking
Drain excess liquid if needed
Season and serve