split pea soup with chunky vegetables

How To Make split pea soup with chunky vegetables

• 1

  Soak peas in 4 cups of water for 4 hours or longer.
• 2

  In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.
• 3

  Add tomatoes.
• 4

  Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 5

  In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary.
• 6

  Return pureed peas to the saucepan.
• 7

  Cover and keep warm.
• 8

  In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water.
• 9

  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes.
• 10

  Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
• 11

  Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.
• 12

  Serve garnished with parsley.
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