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Split Pea Soup
- Prep time
- 0:20
- Total Time
- 2:45
- Servings
- 8
Healthy, hearty, full of fiber and easily adaptable for vegetarians!
Ingredients
- 1 pound split peas, rinsed and picked over
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- 1⁄2 pound Organic Prairie Hardwood Smoked Uncured Boneless Ham
- 3 carrots, chopped fine
- 4 onions, chopped
- 1 leek, minced
- 2 tablespoons Organic Valley Unsalted Cultured Butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried and crumbled savory
- sea salt to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Rinse peas and combine in a large heavy pot with organic chicken broth, ham, carrots and half of the chopped onions.
Bring to a boil and skim the froth as it bubbles. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until peas are tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
In a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, saute minced leek and remaining onions in butter. Cook until onions become translucent (about 8-10 min.)
Add sauteed leek/onion mixture to the soup along with chives and spices. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until peas are falling apart and soup is thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add sauteed leek/onion mixture to the soup along with chives and spices. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until peas are falling apart and soup is thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Notes
Kids in the Kitchen:
Picking over small split peas is a must for the little ones with "eagle eyes." Spread dried peas on a large cookie sheet for a close inspection and removal of unsavory objects. Older children may like to cube the ham and mince the "stinky" leeks, onions, and chives.
Fun ways to eat:
Dunk whole grain pita triangles into this thick hearty soup!
Serve with a crunchy salad and a yogurt!
Try an Organic Valley Stringle dunked into the soup, or cut up chunks of Organic Valley's famous Pepper Jack Cheese for a kick!
For vegetarians: Skip the ham and add cubed Organic Valley Pepper Jack Cheese!
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