Herbed Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Herbed Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb split peas; salt; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb chunked fresh pumpkin, with out peel; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup chopped yellow sweet onion; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 -2 slice crumbled cooked bacon (to taste, leave out if making vegetarian) (optional); chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 lb split peas
salt
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb chunked fresh pumpkin, with out peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup chopped yellow sweet onion
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 -2 slice crumbled cooked bacon (to taste, leave out if making vegetarian) (optional)
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Rinse split peas in cold water then add to stock in a large, heavy pot.
2
Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients except for the parsley garnish.
3
Simmer gently, partly covered, until peas and pumpkin are tender.
4
Remove half of the soup from the pot and, either using a blender or immersion blender, puree half of the soup.
5
Re-combine the pureed soup with the other half, and stir in 1/2 cup half and half.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with parsley.

580

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb split peas, salt, 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Herbed Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Herbed Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup

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