A Healthy Split Pea Soup Recipe

This is the best split pea soup recipe I have. It is so delicious!

Split pea is a hearty soup and makes a great lunch or light dinner with just a piece of good bread or a salad.

Split pea or split pea and ham soup is tasty to begin with, but this recipe adds garlic and a few herbs to kick it up a bit and add layers of flavor.

I think you and your family will love it.

In a large pot add peas with 6 cups of cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until the split peas are tender.

Add chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, bay leaf and all spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for another 1/2 hour or until carrots are soft.

Remove the bay leaf. Cool slightly. Puree in a blender for a smooth soup or leave as is.

Soup stored in glass bowls can go right into the microwave for reheating. Glass Storage Bowls

Variations:

• Omit the chicken stock and simmer the soup with a ham bone, for a traditional split pea and ham soup.
• While peas are simmering, in another pot, cook 1/2 cup of barley with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed. Drain and rinse barley with cold water. Add barley to pureed pea mixture. Heat soup and serve.
• Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock for a hearty and healthy vegetarian soup recipe.

Serves 8

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