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: 1-2 tablespoons safflower oil as necessary; 1 each onions chopped; 2 Cloves garlic minced; 2 each carrots chopped; 1 each leeks white part only,, cleaned and sliced; 2 cups split peas washed; 6 cups water; 1 each bay leaves; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 slices whole wheat bread cut in cubes; 1 clove garlic minced

Servings: persons

1-2 tablespoons safflower oil as necessary
1 each onions chopped
2 Cloves garlic minced
2 each carrots chopped
1 each leeks white part only,, cleaned and sliced
2 cups split peas washed
6 cups water
1 each bay leaves
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
6 slices whole wheat bread cut in cubes
1 clove garlic minced

1
Heat safflower oil and saute onions and garlic until onion is tender.
2
Add carrots and leeks, saute a few more minutes and add split peas, water, bay leaf, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender.
4
Remove bay leaf Puree half the soup in a blender or through a food mill and return to pot.
5
Adjust seasonings.
6
Heat butter in a pan and add garlic and bread cubes.
7
Saute until cubes are golden (this can be done in advance).
8
Remove from heat.
9
Heat soup through and serve, topping each bowl with a generous handful of croutons.

410

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2 tablespoons safflower oil as necessary, 1 each onions chopped, 2 Cloves garlic minced, 2 each carrots chopped, 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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