Yellow Split Pea Soup

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon margarine; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 lb dry yellow split peas; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 12 teaspoon ground cumin; 12 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 14 cup pistachios

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon margarine
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb dry yellow split peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 teaspoon ground cumin
12 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
14 cup pistachios

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil and margarine until tender.
2

Add broth; bring to a boil.
3

Add peas; return to boil.
4

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
5

Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
6

In small batches, puree soup in blender; return to the pan.
7

Heat for 4-5 minutes, Garnish with parsley and pistachios.