Yellow Split Pea Soup

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Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 40 minutes

Makes: 4 - 5 servings

    

Ingredients

• 2 c.         split yellow peas
• 6 c.         water
• 2 T.         olive oil
• 1 c.         chopped yellow onion
• 1 c.         chopped carrots
• 1 c.         chopped celery
• 2 t.         Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning.

    

Directions -

1. Carefully discard any grit from peas. Rinse with water several times until liquid is clear.
2. Boil 6 cups water and add beans. Simmer 30 minutes. Set aside, covered. Save liquid.
3. Meanwhile heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry vegetables 10 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender, puree the cooked peas and liquid.
5. Add vegetables and seasoning. Heat 10 minutes.

Serve each portion topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

 

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