Best Split Pea Recipe

Name: Best Split Pea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried split peas; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 cups water; 1 ham hock (optional); 1 cup minced onion; 3 crushed garlic cloves; 1 cup minced celery; 1 small thinly sliced potato; 2 cups sliced carrots; ¼ cup dry red wine; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅓ teaspoon thyme; 3 drops sesame oil; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 cup chopped tomato; ¼ cup freshly chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 cups dried split peas
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
7 cups water
1 ham hock (optional)
1 cup minced onion
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 cup minced celery
1 small thinly sliced potato
2 cups sliced carrots
¼ cup dry red wine
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
⅓ teaspoon thyme
3 drops sesame oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup chopped tomato
¼ cup freshly chopped fresh parsley

1
Simmer 34 hours: dry green splits, bay leaf, salt, water and ham hock.
2
Saute in 2 Tbsp oil: onion, crushed garlic, celery, potato, and carrots.
3
Steam after saute and add to soup when tender.
4
Continue simmering.
5
About 15 minutes before serving time, add: dry red wine, dry mustard, thyme, a few drops of sesame oil.
6
Just before serving add: vinegar, chopped tomatoes, freshlychopped parsley.
7
We serve this with red wine vinegar on the table.

1075

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dried split peas, 1 bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, 7 cups water, and more.

Yes, Best Split Pea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Split Pea

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