Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed in any season. But for the best-tasting split pea soup, you need to be armed with the right recipe and the secret to making it perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 bay leaf
- 8 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp parsley
- 3 cups dried split peas
- 8 cups water
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 3 carrots sliced
- 5 celery stalks chopped
- 5 potatoes diced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot add in oil over medium heat.
- Stir in onion, bay leaves, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in basil, oregano, pepper, and parsley.
- Add in split peas, water, and bouillon cubes.
- Bring to a boil for five minutes.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hour.
- Add inn carrots, celery, and potatoes and cook for an additional 1 hour.
- Season with salt to taste.
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Notes
Split pea soup is a delicious and easy meal to make. With the right ingredients, proper preparation, and slow cooking, anyone can make a flavorful soup that will be sure to please. To complete the perfect bowl of split pea soup, don't forget to add garnishes like croutons or bacon bits for a flavorful kick. Serve with buttery toast or crusty bread for a hearty meal that everyone will love!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2637IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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