Splendid Split Pea Soup!
Splendid Split Pea Soup!
If you’re like me your memories of pea soup are anything but good. I was so surprised when I found this recipe and liked it so much. I hope you do too!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 all-purpose potato diced
- 1 sweet potato diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup green split peas rinsed
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon diced (optional)
Instructions
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
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Add carrots, onions, potato, sweet potato and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Add broth and split peas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender and the split peas have broken down, about 40 minutes.
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While the soup is simmering, cook bacon (if using) in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Season the soup with pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with bacon.
Recipe Notes
Source: The Essential Eating Well Cookbook