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Rosemary Split Pea Soup

This soup is just as thick and hearty just the regular version (minus the ham). However, my soup adds just enough rosemary to make it stand out in the split pea crowd.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
  • 2 cups dry split peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Empty split peas in a colander, and rinse well. Sort through peas to remove any unwanted particles. Set aside. Heat olive oil in large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots and onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add water or broth, peas, rosemary, bay leaf, and salt. Heat to boiling, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes with lid on and slightly tilted.
  • Remove peas and vegetables, and discard bay leaf. Transfer peas and vegetables to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth (you may need to do this in two batches, because filling your processor or blender more than half full could cause the hot soup to pop the lid.) Return to saucepan. Cook 5 more minutes, and serve.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

Notes

  • Top with toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and/or raw sunflower seeds.
  • If you don’t have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use a store-brought brand that’s Daniel Fast friendly. I recommend Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock.