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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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This is the water you will cook the dumplings inches Salt the water generously, as you would pasta water.
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In the meantime, add the olive oil, onion, and bouillon to a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Cook for a few minutes, just until the onions soften up a bit.
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Add the water and bring to a simmer.
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Taste, now salt if needed - you want to season the broth so it is delicious in its own right, if it tastes flat, try a bit more salt.
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Just before serving, arrange four serving bowls across the counter.
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Add one cup of yellow peas to each bowl.
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Now place herbs on top of the split peas and ladle one cup of hot broth into each bowl.
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Cook the dumplings by giving them a swim in the pot of (gently) boiling water .
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Wait a minute or two until they float, then use a slotted spoon to remove from the water.
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Place four dumplings in each soup bowl and drizzle each bowl with olive oil.
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Sprinkle each bowl with a touch of grated Parmesan and enjoy.
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*To cook dried yellow spilt peas: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add 3/4 cup dried yellow split peas, and cook for 20 -30 minutes, or until tender.
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Drain, salt to taste and set aside.
