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Split Pea Soup Recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients
1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, crushed
75g/3oz Green or yellow Split Peas, soaked overnight in plenty of cold water
600ml/20fl.oz. Strong Stock
Salt and Black Pepper
1 Bouquet Garni (made up of herbs such as Thyme, a Bay Leaf and Parsley)
Optional Leftover meat from a joint such as beef, lamb, chicken or
ham
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and saut� over a medium
heat for 2-3 minutes until just beginning to soften and take on colour.
2. Add the garlic, and saut� stirring for about 1 minute then add the split
peas, stock, herbs, salt and black pepper, mix well and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the peas are
very soft.
4. Remove from the heat and either using a hand blender process in the
saucepan until smooth or allow to cool a little then transfer to a
liquidiser and blend until smooth. If necessary, reheat before serving.
Sprinkle with a little fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or
croutons.
