Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 large stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 pound dried green peas, rinsed and picked over; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 large stalks celery, finely chopped
1 pound dried green peas, rinsed and picked over
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Warm olive oil in a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are soft, about 45 to 50 minutes.
3

Puree soup in a blender in small batches. Serve hot.