Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
16 oz. dried green peas
2 cloves garlic
1 cup carrots
1 cup Italian parsley
3-4 cups of chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion – grilled
Sour cream
Preparation
1
Prepare dried split peas as directed on package.
2
Place the chopped carrots, Italian parsley and garlic in a food processor and give a few good chops.
3
Heat a soup pot with the olive oil. Add the processed vegetables and sauté for a minute or two. Add the prepared peas, chicken broth and seasonings.
4
Simmer on low for at least an hour.
5
Cool the soup down. When the soup is cool enough; place in the food processor and give a few good chops.
6
Reheat the soup.
7
When ready to serve, heat a small sauce pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced onions; season with salt and pepper and grill until slightly golden.
8
Serve the soup topped with the grilled onion and a spoonful of sour cream.
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Added:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 10:38am
