Split Pea Soup With Fresh Peas and Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is from Feeding the Whole Family, a fabulous cookbook, endlessly inspiring. Even picky pre-schoolers have been known to request it! Ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 onion, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
1 carrot, chopped |
2 small red potatoes, cubed |
1 teaspoon cumin |
black pepper, 1-2 turns of grinder |
1 cup split peas |
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock |
1 large bay leaf |
1/2 cup fresh peas (frozen okay) |
1 teaspoon sea salt |
1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional) |
Directions:
1. Saute chopped onion in oil until they begin to soften.
2. Add celery, carrot, potatoes, cumin, and pepper; saute 5-7 minutes.
3. Add split peas, water, and bay leaf.
4. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cook for a few more minutes until peas are tender. Enjoy!
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