Many are afraid of this creamy green soup, partially because of its starring role in the film The Exorcist—but you need not be. Split-pea soup is simple, nonthreatening, and satisfying—the perfect item for a dreary day, like this one here in Atlanta.
You might not have much luck getting your kids or even other adults to eat this one, but that just means more for you. Enjoy.
Split-Pea Soup
2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
8 cups water
3 Tbsp. or 3 cubes faux chicken or vegetable bouillon
2 medium potatoes, diced into large pieces
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
3 stalks of celery, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. sage
1 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
•In a large pot, bring the peas and water to a boil.
•Lower the heat, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the peas are very soft.
•Remove the bay leaves. Pureé the soup in a blender until smooth, and then serve.
Makes 6-8 servings
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Comments ( 4 )
One of my all-time faves! I never get tired of it.
Posted by urbanvegan | February 22, 2008 11:27 AM
Posted on February 22, 2008 11:27
This is on of the best of the best☺☻☺☻☺
Posted by katy | February 24, 2008 2:42 PM
Posted on February 24, 2008 14:42
I use a sweet potatoe , carrots ,powered onion and a pinch of crushed red peppers. The sweet potatoe adds such a great texture and flavor!!
Posted by sue | March 1, 2008 12:19 AM
Posted on March 1, 2008 00:19
Pea soup has been the one soup I just cannot make right. I just made this soup for lunch this week and it is amazing! Finally, the first delicious bathc of pea soup ever created in my kicthen...thanks for the recipe!!
Posted by Jessica | September 28, 2008 5:03 PM
Posted on September 28, 2008 17:03