Yellow Split Pea Soup

Derf's Note:

A hearty soup to take the chill off on a cold winter day.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 medium white onions, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 -4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 cups yellow split peas, about 1 lb
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 6 cups fat free chicken broth

Directions:

1. Put the onion in a large non stick saucepan over medium low heat.
2. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion is wilted and translucent.
3. Add the garlic, stir and continue to cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the split peas, then the seasonings, hot sauce and the broth.
5. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, until the soup is fairly thick.
7. Remove the cover and stir well before serving.

Reviews

[Jenny Sanders]

Ahhhh! Just the thing for a chilly January day. I am sitting here in a happy pepper/garlic glow (although, really, this is a fairly subtly spiced recipe.) Like all peas soups, this is better re-heated. I needed to add a bit more salt, probably because I used homemade, unsalted, chicken stock.

[Ameliahead]

This soup is great! I wasn't sure that oregano and thyme would be the best compliments to split peas, but I was wrong. The flavors blend beautifully, and it's so healthy!

[ulysses]

Excellent. Smells and tastes delicious. Thank you very much.