Split Pea and Zucchini Soup

Submitted by Engineer in the Kit

"This is a very nice soup and a change from the regular split pea soup. I adapted it from Mediterranean: Food of the Sun."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup split peas
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium zucchini, finely diced
• 4 cups water
• 3 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Soak the split pea overnight in cold water, or at least 6 hours.
2. Cook the onion in the oil until soft. Add the zucchini to the pan stirring for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the water, split pea, veg bouillon, tumeric, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.

Reviews

[mycooks63]

A good vegetarian soup, but I felt it could have more seasonings.