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Ingredients:
16 oz. dried green peas
2 cloves garlic
1 cup carrots
1 cup Italian parsley
3-4 cups of chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion - grilled
Sour cream
Prepare dried split peas as directed on package.
Place the chopped carrots, Italian parsley and garlic in a food processor and give a few good chops.
Heat a soup pot with the olive oil. Add the processed vegetables and sauté for a minute or two. Add the prepared peas, chicken broth and seasonings.
Simmer on low for at least an hour.
Cool the soup down. When the soup is cool enough; place in the food processor and give a few good chops.
Reheat the soup.
When ready to serve, heat a small sauce pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced onions; season with salt and pepper and grill until slightly golden.
Serve the soup topped with the grilled onion and a spoonful of sour cream.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Ken Goh says
The pea soup looks so good... pin it in 4 seasons blog hop
Reeni says
My Mom made split pea soup the other day too! It's such a great comfort food for this time of the year.
David says
Catherine, I love good split pea soup...and I like it nice and thick like yours! Pure comfort... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Rose says
Love, Love this soup! Hugs, Rose
manu says
Delicious soup!!!
xox
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
As a kid, I hated pea soup! I didn't like the texture. But as an adult, it is one of my favorites. I've never made it, so I'm going to pin yours!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Catherine, I just love soup and this looks wonderful. I've never added sour cream to pea soup and it sounds like a fabulous way to finish the soup. Thank you so much for sharing and pinning. Hope you are enjoying your week! Hugs! xo
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Split pea soup is one of my all-time favorites since I was a kid! This looks like a bowl of comfort to me.