split pea soup

(1 RATING)
30 Pinches
Elwood, IN
Updated on Feb 10, 2013

Split peas are great for soup. Sometimes I cook them similar to dried beans. Split peas do not tend to create the "after effects" that beans can. I liked this recipe because it is meat free. I am not a vegetarian, but I really don't like meat at every meal. Plus this in another recipe from the Mayo-Clinic cookbook. My "new favorite" book. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green or yellow dried split peas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 - celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 - carrots, chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

How To Make split pea soup

  • Step 1
    Rinse and thoroughly drain the split peas.
  • Step 2
    In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and pepper. Saute until vegetables are wilted, 5-7 min.
  • Step 3
    Stir in split peas, water, stock, bay leaf, thyme, and cloves. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Step 4
    Reduce heat to low, partially cover pan, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is thick and the peas are mushy, about 1 hour. If soup is too thick, add 1/4 cup additional water. Remove bay leaf. Serve.

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