Yellow Split Pea Soup

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1  stalk celery & leaves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil or 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  tablespoon margarine
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 1  lb  dry  yellow split peas
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup pistachios

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil and margarine until tender.
2. Add broth; bring to a boil.
3. Add peas; return to boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
5. Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
6. In small batches, puree soup in blender; return to the pan.
7. Heat for 4-5 minutes, Garnish with parsley and pistachios.