split pea soup with chunky vegetables

How To Make split pea soup with chunky vegetables

• Step 1
  Soak peas in 4 cups of water for 4 hours or longer.
• Step 2
  In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.
• Step 3
  Add tomatoes.
• Step 4
  Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Step 5
  In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary.
• Step 6
  Return pureed peas to the saucepan.
• Step 7
  Cover and keep warm.
• Step 8
  In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water.
• Step 9
  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes.
• Step 10
  Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
• Step 11
  Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.
• Step 12
  Serve garnished with parsley.
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