Split Pea Soup with Chunky Vegetables
Yield
servingsPrep
5 hrsCook
45 minReady
6 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
split peas
yellow, dry |
|
| 6 | cups |
water
|
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
plum, chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
chopped |
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
dill weed
dried |
|
| 2 | cups |
sweet potatoes, or yams
peeled, cubed |
|
| 2 | cups |
broccoli florets
|
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
for garnish |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
split peas
yellow, dry |
|
| 1.4 | l |
water
|
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
plum, chopped |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
chopped |
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
dill weed
dried |
|
| 473 | ml |
sweet potatoes, or yams
peeled, cubed |
|
| 473 | ml |
broccoli florets
|
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
for garnish |
*
|
Directions
Soak peas in 4 cups of water for 4 hours or longer.
In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.
Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, purée 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary.
Return puréed peas to the saucepan.
Cover and keep warm.
In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simemr 6 to 7 minutes.
Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.
Serve garnished with parsley. Serves 4.
