This is a classic soup that often gets ignored. Granted split peas are not the most appetizing shade of green; but if you can overcome it's humble appearance, you'll be rewarded with a delicious satisfying soup!
Serves 6
-2 cups of dried split green peas
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 large onion, finely diced
-1 large carrot, diced
-2 ribs of celery, diced
-2 cloves of garlic, minced
-1 litre low sodium chicken broth
-175 gram thick cut smoked ham, diced
-1/4 tsp dried thyme
-1/4 tsp dried oregano
-2 bay leaves
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp black pepper
-scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
- Rinse the peas under cold running water. Place in a large pot and cover generously with water. Bring to boil for 5 minutes, skimming any foam that surfaces. Drain peas and rinse out pot.
- Return pot to the medium heat. Add oil, onions, celery and salt. Cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally until softened.
- Add carrots and garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add peas and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
- Bring stock to a boil. Add ham,dried herbs and black pepper.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 90 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, and adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm. Garnish with some thinly sliced scallions. Enjoy!
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