Split Pea Soup
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb dried split peas
- 4 large soft chicken bouillon cubes (Knorr or Maggi)
- 8 cups water (I just use water and right number of large Knorr Chicken bouillon cubes)
- 3 cups chopped ham
directions
- Heat oil in large soup pot over medium high heat.
- Add onions.
- Season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper.
- Sauté for 2-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, bay leaves, and split peas.
- Cook stirring for 2-5 minutes.
- Add the broth and ham.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Remove bay leaves and discard.
- Serve hot.
- OPTIONAL: May use a hand mixer and process till peas are smooth.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Ann B
United States