YELLOW SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH LEMON

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This recipe was posted in our local newspaper. Adding the spinach and lemon to the soup provided another special taste and flavor. As usual, pea soup is always better the following day.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed and drained, or
1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed and drained
1 large bay leaf
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed or
8 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large cooking pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, celery, garlic, yellow split peas, chicken broth and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrots start to soften.
  • Add bay leaf and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft but not mushy.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Add spinach, heat and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Add lemon juice and black pepper and stir well.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.

MD SHORIF UDDIN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Lahengee Moreau
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great.


Jahir Rasel
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I love the addition of fresh herbs to this soup. It really gives it a bright and flavorful taste.


Tayyibah Farooq
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This soup is perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


HB Hasib
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Million Mkhknto
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable and easy to make.


MiftHul Jod
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and delicious.


Sana PAKISTANi
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of lemon zest and juice.


Fizza Saddique
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover split peas.


Palli Nisar
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.