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Split-pea Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 c low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 1 lb split peas, rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the peas In a large-ish pot & add enough cold water to cover.
  • Step #2 Bring to a boil.
  • Step #3 Cover up, remove this from heat, & set aside for 1 hr.
  • Step #4 Meanwhile, heat the oil In a large-ish pot over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #5 Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, & bay leaf.
  • Step #6 Cook, until softened & golden, stirring every once in awhile, about 15 mins.
  • Step #7 Drain the peas & add them to the vegetables along with the broth.
  • Step #8 Bring to a boil.
  • Step #9 Reduce heat, & let simmer carefully until the peas are softened, cover, about 45 mins.
  • Step #10 Remove from heat.
  • Step #11 Set aside to cool for at least 10 mins.
  • Step #12 Remove & discard the bay leaf.
  • Step #13 Transfer some of the soup to a mixer, filling it no more than halfway.
  • Step #14 Puree until smooth.
  • Step #15 Repeat with the remaining soup.
  • Step #16 Return the soup to the pot & place over med-heat/flame until warmed through, about 10 mins.
  • Step #17 Spice up with the salt & pepper.
  • Step #18 Ladle the soup into individual bowls.
  • Step #19 In Advance: Refrigerate the soup for up to 2 days.
  • Step #20 Warm it over low heat/flame.
  • Enjoy the Split-Pea Soup recipe

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