Healthy Split Pea Soup Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 cups split peas, rinsed 6 cups cold water 5 cups chicken broth 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk with leaves, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 bay leaf salt & pepper to taste dash each of parsley, thyme, marjoram and cayenne pepper
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Directions:1) In a large pot add peas with 6 cups of cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until the split peas are tender. 2) Add chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, bay leaf and all spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 1/2 hour or until carrots are soft. 3) Remove the bay leaf. Cool slightly. Puree in a blender for a smooth soup or leave as is. This soup freezes well. Put individual servings in the freezer for quick meals on cold days. |
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Notes: Variations: - Omit the chicken stock and simmer the soup with a ham bone, for a traditional split pea and ham soup. - While peas are simmering, in another pot, cook 1/2 cup of barley with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed. Drain and rinse barley with cold water. Add barley to pureed pea mixture. Heat soup and serve. - Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock for a hearty and healthy vegetarian soup recipe.
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