Sweet Potato Split Pea Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My husband found this in one of our neighborhood papers and asked me if we could try it. All I can say is this was yummy, and has moved into the true conferred food corner of my hart. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups onions, diced |
1 cup celery, diced |
1 cup carrot, diced |
3 cups sweet potatoes, diced |
4 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1 teaspoon thyme |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 lb yellow split peas |
5 cups vegetable stock |
5 cups water |
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon |
3 bay leaves |
Directions:
1. In large pot over low heat, add oil, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, garlic, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika, stirring to combine. Cook 5-10 minutes till onions, and celery start to soften.
2. Add split peas, stock, water, bouillon, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes.
4. At this point you can serve it as is for chunky soup or puree it in batches for a creamer soup.
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