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Split Pea Soup
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr 10mins
Serves or Makes: 5
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ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 chopped yellow onions
- 3 diced carrots
- 1 chopped head of celery with leafy tops
- 3 large bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 salt (or to taste)
- finely ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups dried split pease, checked carefully for debris and rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 6 cubes vegetable bouillon
- 1/4 cup Italian Parsley roughly chopped, for garnish
Method
Step 1
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 2
When the onions are tender, add all of the vegetables and spices (everything except the split peas, water, and broth) and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Add the split peas, water, and bouillon cubes. Cook covered with a lid on low heat for 35 to 45 minutes.
Step 4
Serve hot, garnished with Italian parsley.