Split Pea Soup Recipe
There is something nostalgic and comforting about split pea soup. I think you’ll love this to warm up in these Winter months. Serve with a high quality sourdough boule for extra yumminess.
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients:
2 tbsp high quality butter, or avocado oil
One Yellow Onion, chopped
1 tbsp dried oregano
3 cloves Garlic (whole or chopped)
3 Bay leaves
2 cups Carrots
1 cup celery
2.5 cups Yukon Gold potatoes
1 lb dried Split peas
10-12 cups vegetable broth (start with 10, and more can be added as needed)
Fresh Pepper
Steps:
Add butter or oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, oregano and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 12-15 minutes. Add the bay leaves, carrots, potatoes, split peas, and veggie broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 45 - 60 minutes, until peas are soft.
Remove bay leaves. Place 3 cups of soup in a high speed blender. Puree and return to pot. Cook for 5-10 more minutes. Season with freshly cracked black pepper (and maybe sea salt) to taste. Serve hot.
***Soup will thicken as it cools. Add water in small increments (one tbsp at a time) to thin when reheating