Split Pea Soup

Submitted by sofia12

"Really easy and great split pea soup"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 7 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 2 large onions
• 2 celery ribs
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small carrot
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Add to large soup pot peas and water.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
3. Skim off foam.
4. Add onions, celery, carrots, and bay leaf. Simmer for 1 hour.
5. While simmering add chipotle powder to taste.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Thin soup with water if necessary.