A surprisingly filling dill split pea soup, thanks largely to it's high protein and fiber content.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Dill, Soup, Split Pea
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
1lbdry split peas, rinsed
2cupsvegetable broth
5cupswater
1onion, chopped
1bay leaf
2Tdried dill
1/2 tspred pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Place rinsed split peas, broth, water, onion and bay leaf in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Let simmer about 45 minutes, or until split peas are tender.
Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf. Stir in dill and red pepper flakes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is smooth. If soups is too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of broth. Pour into a large serving dish.
If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer half of soup solids to blender. Puree until smooth. If soup is too thick to puree, add a couple of tablespoons of broth at a time. Pour into a large serving dish and repeat with other half of soup solids.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with a pinch of dill.
Notes
Garnish to add texture and flavor - try croutons, green onions or additional red pepper flakes.