Souper Easy Split Pea Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside. This gusty day was calling for some soup to warm our house up. This split pea soup is packed with goodness and easy-peasy. Dry peas are a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and protein. And according to the US Dry Pea & Lentil Council, they’re only about $.07 per serving compared to chicken which is about $.67 per serving. So dig in!
Serves 4
Time: 10 minutes active, 1-1/2 hours cook time
Ingredients:
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups split peas
2 medium potatoes, cubed
3 carrots, sliced
6 cups of water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 cups of water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
Method:
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup of your stock or broth and onion. Steam sautee onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and steam for another 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir periodically. The soup may foam, which is normal when cooking with split peas. Stir and lower heat slightly if this happens. Continue simmering until peas are tender, about 1-1/2 hour.
Remove the bay leaf and serve. Or, if you prefer a smooth soup, transfer to a blender or using a stick blender, pulse until smooth. Return to pot and heat until hot, adding more water if necessary.
Enjoy!