classic split pea soup

How To Make classic split pea soup

• 1

  Heat olive oil on medium. Saute onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes
• 2

  Add water, turkey, and bay leaves. Bring to boil and simmer covered for 1.5 hours
• 3

  Remove bay leaves and turkey. Add split peas and thyme. Return to simmer and simmer for about 1.5 hours until split peas are completely cooked.
• 4

  When peas are completely cooked, whisk the soup so that the peas disappear. You may still see bits of carrot.
• 5

  When turkey cools down, take meat off bone, cut into small pieces and return to soup.
• 6

  Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with biscuits or crusty bread.
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