Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon margarine; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 lb dry yellow split peas; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; ¼ cup pistachios

Servings: persons

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon margarine
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb dry yellow split peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
¼ cup pistachios

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil and margarine until tender.
2
Add broth; bring to a boil.
3
Add peas; return to boil.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
5
Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
6
In small batches, puree soup in blender; return to the pan.
7
Heat for 4-5 minutes, Garnish with parsley and pistachios.

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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 large onion, coarsely chopped, 1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 tablespoon margarine, and more.

Yes, Yellow 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.

Yellow Split Pea Soup

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