Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Onions and Cumin Seed |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This soup can be made with either yellow or green split peas. Ham can be added in the final step, if desired. Ingredients:
1 cup dried split peas |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups water |
2 cups chicken broth |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups chopped onions |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan simmer peas, basil and bay leaf in the water and broth, partially covered, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil and saute onion and cuminseed over moderately low heat until onions are golden brown, 35-45 minutes.
3. In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to pan and stir in onions and salt and pepper to taste.
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