Mom's Thick Split Pea Soup
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
split green peas
dried |
|
| 4 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
pared and chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
celery stalks
tops of |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
split green peas
dried |
|
| 946 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
pared and chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
celery stalks
tops of |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
Directions
Wash peas well with cold water and drain.
Place in large saucepan, add water and drain.
Place in large saucepan, add water and bring to boil.
Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to the lowest point, cover and cook for 1½ hours.
Remove cover and mash with fork or in food mill.
Cook without cover several minutes to thicken if necessary.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
For a thinner soup, purée in blender or food processor.
Serve very hot.
