Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 pound dried split green peas10 cups water2 cups vegetable broth2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium yellow onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces1 teaspoon dried marjoram2 bay leaves1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper
1. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan over high heat, bring the peas, broth, and water to a boil.
2. Boil the soup, uncovered, for two minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. (This will dissolve your peas).
4. After the hour is over, add the oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion and marjoram to the oil and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Add the mixture to the Dutch oven, add the bay leaves and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened, about 2-3 hours.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serving Size: makes 8 1-cup servings
2. Boil the soup, uncovered, for two minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. (This will dissolve your peas).
4. After the hour is over, add the oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion and marjoram to the oil and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Add the mixture to the Dutch oven, add the bay leaves and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
7. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened, about 2-3 hours.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serving Size: makes 8 1-cup servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 106.7
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 236.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
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