Hearty Split Pea Soup Delight
Creamy, comforting split pea soup simmered with tender veggies and smoky beef for deep, cozy flavor.
Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups dried green split peas
6 cups low-sodium broth
1 smoked beef shank or 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and carrots.
2. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in split peas and pour in broth.
4. Add smoked beef shank or smoked paprika.
5. Simmer 1 hour covered on low.
6. Cook another 20-30 minutes until peas are soft.
7. Remove beef, shred, and return to pot.
8. Season and serve warm.
Notes
Store 3 days in fridge or freeze 3 months.
Add broth when reheating if soup thickens.
Find it online: https://mymealrecipes.net/hearty-split-pea-soup-delight/