Split Pea and Zucchini Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is from 1000 Great Recipes. Note the soaking time for the split peas. Ingredients:
1 cup yellow split peas |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 onion, diced |
2 zucchini, diced |
3 3/4 cups chicken broth |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the split peas in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for several hours or overnight. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, cover and cook until soft.
3. Reserve a handful of the diced zucchini and add the rest to the pan.
4. Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the split peas to the pan.
5. Add the stock and turmeric to the pan and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. When the soup is almost ready, bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the reserved zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
9. Serve soup garnished with the boiled zucchini.
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