Recipe Name Split Pea Soup Submitted by ludwigkm306 Recipe Description Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 70

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 4 large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2" long) carrots diced 1 large Onions chopped 3 stalks large (11"-12" long) celery, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 6 cups chicken broth, fat free 1 pound Peas, split Steps Sequence Step 1 Add olive oil and butter to large soup pot. Melt. 2 Add carrots, onion, and celery. Cook until they begin to soften. About 5 minutes. 3 Add split peas and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hour or until split peas are soft. 4 If soup is too thick add additional broth as desired. Salt and pepper to taste. This is also good with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. I also occasionally add fresh dill for a change. Potatoes can also be added. Change it up to fit your own taste.