Split Pea and Zucchini Soup

Name: Split Pea and Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup split peas; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 medium zucchini, finely diced; 4 cups water; 3 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Recipe by Engineer in the Kit

This is a very nice soup and a change from the regular split pea soup. I adapted it from Mediterranean: Food of the Sun.

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READY IN: 1hr 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup split peas
1

medium onion, finely chopped
1

teaspoon vegetable oil
2

medium zucchini, finely diced
4

cups water
3

teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
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teaspoon turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon saffron
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teaspoon pepper
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teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Soak the split pea overnight in cold water, or at least 6 hours.
Cook the onion in the oil until soft. Add the zucchini to the pan stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add the water, split pea, veg bouillon, tumeric, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.

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