Yellow Split Pea Soup

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.