Split Pea Soup

By ladygourmet

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.