Split-pea soup with caramelized onions and cuminseed

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried split peas
½teaspoonDried basil; crumbled
1Bay leaf
2cupsWater
2cupsChicken broth
2cupsChopped onion
½teaspoonCuminseed
3tablespoonsOlive oil

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan simmer peas, basil, and bay leaf in water and broth, covered partially, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes, and discard bay leaf.

While peas are cooking, in a heavy skillet saute onion and cuminseed in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.

In a blender puree soup in batches until just smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in onion mixture and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes about 4 cups.

Gourmet February 1994

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