Smoky Split Pea Soup

By Dolphl1970

Ingredients

• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimentón)
• 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
• 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook about 6 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender. Stir in smoked paprika and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, peas, remaining 7 1/2 cups broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until peas are tender.

Purée soup with a hand-held immersion blender or in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Return to heat and simmer 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Season with black pepper and serve.