Gotta love the homemade split pea soup!
This recipe is extremely easy to make, healthy, gluten free and delicious..
Ingredients
1 Whole onion - medium dice
1 Whole carrot - peeled and medium dice
2 Stalks of celery - medium dice
1 pound of dried green split peas
2 Quarts (8Cups) stock or water
Pam spray or 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Kitchen Tools
4 Quart stock pot
1 Wooden spoon
Instructions
Prepare and chop all veggies
Heat pot on medium/high flame, add oil or pam and begin to sautee the onions
After 2 minutes of stirring, add the carrots and celery and stir for 3 more minutes
Add the 2 quarts of stock or water and bring to a boil (stock is preferred to enhance flavor)
Now you can add the split peas and reduce to simmer for approx. 1 hour
Add salt and pepper to taste
At this point you can eat the soup as is or puree it in a blender for a smoother texture
Garnishes: sour cream, parsley and a pinch of hot paprika (or chili oil)
Variations & Notes
You can start by rendering bacon for frying fat to sautee the veggies!
Add some chorizo with the veggies for some porky spiciness
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Yield: 6-8 servings
