split pea soup

Name: split pea soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: Several large sprigs fresh dill (about 1/2 medium bunch), plus more for optional garnish; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, washed well and chopped; 1 medium carrot (about 2 ounces), diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over for stones; 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

3 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h 15min

A warm, comforting split-pea soup with leeks and dill is a delightful spin on an old standby.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:53:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories373.2 kcal (19%)

Total Fat7.7 g (11%)

Carbs55.1 g (21%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein24.9 g (50%)

Sodium438.1 mg (22%)

Fiber20.1 g (72%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

4 sprigsfresh dill

plus more for optional garnish

1bay leaf

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1leek

large, white and light green parts only, washed well and chopped

1 teaspoonkosher salt

divided, plus more to taste

½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

1 pounddried green split peas

rinsed and picked over for stones

8 cupslow-sodium chicken broth

or vegetable

Instructions

Step 1

Tie the dill, reserving a few sprigs for garnish if desired, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine.

Step 2

In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the leek, carrot and celery and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the split peas, then add the broth, herb bundle, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the peas have lost their shape and the soup looks creamy, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove the herb bundle, taste the soup and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with the reserved dill, if using.

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