Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups chopped carrots; 2 cups finely chopped celery; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup yellow split peas; 1 cup green split peas; 8 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend; 1 teaspoon salt

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups finely chopped celery
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup green split peas
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil
2

Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent
3

Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt
4

Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently
5

Puree with a powerful blender, such as an Omega blender
6

Return to pot, heat through, and serve