split pea soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathy Van Houten
Huron, SD

Comforting on a cold day

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For split pea soup

  • 2 qt
    water
  • 2 c
    green split peas
  • 1 stalk
    celery coarsely chopped
  • 1 lg
    carrot chopped
  • 1 sm
    onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground thyme
  • 1 pinch
    cayenee pepper
  • 1
    ground bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make split pea soup

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large pot.Bring to a boil and boil for twenty minutes.Turn down heat and simmer until peas are tender(about another 10-15 minutes.)Strain through a fine mesh sieve and reheat to boiling point.It is now ready to serve.
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