Split Pea Soup with Croutons
Yield
1 batchPrep
30 minCook
1 hrsReady
2 hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | tablespoons |
safflower oil
as necessary |
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | Cloves |
garlic
minced |
*
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
leeks
white part only,, cleaned and sliced |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
split peas
washed |
|
| 6 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| 6 | slices |
whole wheat bread
cut in cubes |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
|
safflower oil
as necessary |
|
||
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | Cloves |
garlic
minced |
*
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
leeks
white part only,, cleaned and sliced |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
split peas
washed |
|
| 1.4 | l |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 6 | slices |
whole wheat bread
cut in cubes |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
Directions
Heat safflower oil and sauté onions and garlic until onion is tender.
Add carrots and leeks, sauté a few more minutes and add split peas, water, bay leaf, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender.
Remove bay leaf Purée half the soup in a blender or through a food mill and return to pot. Adjust seasonings.
Heat butter in a pan and add garlic and bread cubes. Sauté until cubes are golden (this can be done in advance).
Remove from heat. Heat soup through and serve, topping each bowl with a generous handful of croutons.
