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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Classic pea soup. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 cups yellow onions, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped |
1 bay leaf |
1 lb split peas, picked over and rinsed |
8 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup milk |
1 lb ham steak, cut into 1 inch pieces |
hot sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the onions.
3. Season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper.
4. Saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and split peas and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
6. Add the broth and ham.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, and simmer stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, until the peas are tender.
8. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
9. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
10. Add the milk and, using a hand-held blender or potato masher, process until smooth.
11. Add the hot sauce if desired and serve hot.
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