Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup photo
total time:
1 hour and 30 minutes
SusanSusan

Ron loves it!!

ingredients

  • 3 cups of Dry Split Peas
  • 7 cups of Water
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tsp of Salt
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp of Dry Mustard
  • 2 cups of MInced Onion
  • 4 to 5 medium Garlic Cloves (crushed)
  • 3 stalks of Celery (minced)
  • 2 medium Carrots (sliced or diced)
  • 1 small Potato (thinly sliced)
  • Lots of freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 3 to 4 tbs of Red Wine Vinegar (to taste)
  • Chinese Sesame Oil (optional)
  • 1 fresh and ripe Tomato (diced)
  • Freshly minced Parsley

directions

  • 1

    Put the split peas, water, bay leaf, salt, and dry mustard in a kettle or Dutch oven. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it is boiling, lower the heat as much as possible, and simmer, partially covered, for about 20 minutes.

  • 2

    Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and potato. Cover it partially and leave it to simmer for about 40 minutes, stiffing occasionally. If needed, add some water.

  • 3

    Add the black pepper and vinegar to taste. Serve it topped with a drizzle of sesame oil, tomato, and parsley.

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