Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Split pea soup

2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup cut carrot or baby carrots
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
12 ounces dried green or yellow split peas, soak in water
1 can chicken broth (vegetarians can use water instead)
1 tsp cumin powder(optional)
salt
black pepper

Directions

over medium-low heat, heat olive oil, add the onion,carrot and salt.wait about 2 minutes and Add garlic.

Add the peas, chicken broth and cumin powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook at a simmer until the peas are tender approximately 45 to 50 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. puree the soup until the desired consistency. Watch out for hot splatters before serving to kids.

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