Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

Name: Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 1 h 18 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil (corn, canola, or olive); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 rib celery, finely chopped; 2 cups dried split peas, picked over and rinsed; 4 cups defatted chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade; 2 cups cold water; salt; freshly ground black pepper

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"In 'Saved By Soup' by Judith Barrett;"

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Ready In:: 1hr 18mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 teaspoons oil (corn, canola, or olive)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 rib celery, finely chopped
2 cups dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
4 cups defatted chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade
2 cups cold water
salt
freshly ground black pepper

directions

Heat the oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat; add in the onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
Add in the split peas, broth, and water; bring to a boil.
Partially cover pan, decrease heat to med-low, and simmer until the soup is thick, about 45 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
**You can add fresh herbs; fresh dill is recommended; also can add meat and ham bones to make it richer.

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Reviews

Great soup! I loved how easy this was to throw together and the great taste of the soup. I ended up adding some more water because I needed to cook my soup longer to get the split peas soft. I especially loved the carrots and celery additions. Made for the Football Pool.

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