Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbl olive oil
  • 2 C onion, chopped
  • 2 C carrot, chopped
  • 2 C celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 Tbl garlic, minced
  • 1 C yellow split peas
  • 1 C green peas split
  • 8 C fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt-free seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil.
  2. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt.
  4. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently.
  5. Purée with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Examine the peas and remove any debris.
  2. Place 1 cup of peas and 3 cups of water into a 2-quart cooking pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, covered. The peas should be tender.
  4. Remove from heat and season to taste.