Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 chopped large onions; 12 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups dried split green peas, drained; 5 cups water; 12 juice and lemon, zest of; 1 large pinch smoked paprika

7 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 chopped large onions
12 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups dried split green peas, drained
5 cups water
12 juice and lemon, zest of
1 large pinch smoked paprika

Directions

1

Add olive oil to a big pot over a moderate heat.
2

Stir in the onion and salt and cook until soft.
3

Add the split peas and water.
4

Bring to a boil.
5

Reduce the heat and simmer till the peas are tender but not overcooked.
6

Using a large cup or mug, ladle half of the soup into a bowl and set aside.
7

Blend the remaining soup.
8

Stir in the half of the soup that you had set aside, back into the puree.
9

Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste if required.
10

Serve in individual bowls with a bit of lemon zest and a pinch of paprika as a garnish.