Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb dried split peas; 4 large soft chicken bouillon cubes (Knorr or Maggi); 8 cups water (I just use water and right number of large Knorr Chicken bouillon cubes); 3 cups chopped ham

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 bay leaves
1 lb dried split peas
4 large soft chicken bouillon cubes (Knorr or Maggi)
8 cups water (I just use water and right number of large Knorr Chicken bouillon cubes)
3 cups chopped ham

Directions

1

Heat oil in large soup pot over medium high heat.
2

Add onions.
3

Season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper.
4

Saute for 2-5 minutes.
5

Add garlic, bay leaves, and split peas.
6

Cook stirring for 2-5 minutes.
7

Add the broth and ham.
8

Bring to a boil.
9

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
10

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
11

Remove bay leaves and discard.
12

Serve hot.
13

OPTIONAL: May use a hand mixer and process till peas are smooth.