Split Pea Soup With Croutons Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup With Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups yellow split peas; 8 cups water; ½ teaspoon dried savory; 1 bay leaf; 3 stalks celery; 2 carrots; 1 large potato, peeled; 1 large onion; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper; 4 slices homestyle white bread; ⅓ cup butter

Servings: persons

3 cups yellow split peas
8 cups water
½ teaspoon dried savory
1 bay leaf
3 stalks celery
2 carrots
1 large potato, peeled
1 large onion
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
4 slices homestyle white bread
⅓ cup butter

1
To make the soup: Rinse the peas and place them in a large saucepan.
2
Pour in the water, cover and bring to a boil, skimming off the foam.
3
Stir in the savory and bay leaf.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender, 55 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, chop the celery, carrots, potato and onion into bite-size pieces.
6
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat; cook the celery, carrots, potato, onion and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes or until softened.
7
Add to the saucepan; simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
8
Remove the bay leaf.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Ladle the soup into warmed bowls; sprinkle with croutons.
11
To make the croutons: Trim the crusts off of the bread; cut into bite-size cubes.
12
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until the foam subsides; add the bread, stirring to coat evenly.
13
Cook, stirring often, until crisp and golden.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups yellow split peas, 8 cups water, ½ teaspoon dried savory, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup With Croutons 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.

Split Pea Soup With Croutons

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