Super-easy split pea soup
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | Dried split peas; rinsed and cleaned |
| ; according to | ||
| ; package directions | ||
| ; (14 ounces) | ||
| 7 | cups | Water |
| 2 | Beef bouillon cubes | |
| 1 | medium | Onion; finely chopped |
| 1 | cup | Grated carrots; (2 to 3 carrots) |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Black pepper |
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a soup pot; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the peas are soft and thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.
Note: To add a traditional smoky ham flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke (found in the supermarket spice section) after the soup comes to a boil. For a heartier soup, add some chopped deli ham or smoked turkey.
Air date: January 4, 1999.
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