Creamy Split Pea Soup

Name: Creamy Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 h
Total time: 11 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pound); 6 cups water; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups chopped spinach leaves; 1 cup half-and-half (or milk for a lighter version); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; pepper; 1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)

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Recipe by SJG3483

This is a thick, delicious vegetarian soup. Enjoy it on a cold night. You can use squash instead of sweet potatoes if you want.

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READY IN: 11hrs 5mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pound)
6

cups water
1

large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1

large onion, chopped
4

garlic cloves, finely chopped
1

tablespoon salt
3

cups chopped spinach leaves
1

cup half-and-half (or milk for a lighter version)
2

tablespoons chopped fresh dill
pepper
¹⁄₂

cup dry sherry (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Mix peas, water, sherry sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and salt in a 4 quart crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 10-11 hours until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach, half and half, and dill.
Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Season with pepper.

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