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Split Pea Soup
Budget-friendly recipe
Our friends at the Rose Hotel helped perfect this comforting recipe!
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Large skillet or pot with lid
- Wooden spoon
Directions
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Warm oil in a skillet or large pot over medium heat.
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Sauté the onion in the oil for about 2 minutes.
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Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
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Add the celery and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
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Add the split peas, broth, parsley, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium low.
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Heat on medium, covered, for about 50 minutes. Stir a few times.
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When soup is thick, season it with salt and pepper and a splash of red wine vinegar.
Chef Tips
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Slow Cooker Directions:
1. Place all ingredients except red wine vinegar in the slow cooker.
2. Cook for 4-6 hours on high or until peas are totally soft.
3. Serve cooked soup with a splash of vinegar. -
To add flavor and protein, serve this soup with ½ slice cooked turkey bacon or ½ link cooked lean sausage crumbled into each bowl.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
2
cups
245
Total fat:
3 g
Saturated fat:
1 g
Carbohydrates:
39 g
Protein:
16 g
Fiber:
16 g
Sodium:
164 mg
