Split Pea Soup
Makes:
6 servings
Simmering this soup for hours keeps your kitchen warm on a cold winter day. Add ham for an even heartier soup. Enjoy this soup with a fresh salad and warm whole grain bread.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1 1/2 cups dry split peas
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook chopped onions in margarine in a large pan until tender over medium heat.
- Wash and drain split peas.
- Add water, split peas, and salt to onion. Bring to boiling.
- Lower heat and cover pan. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.
Notes
Wellness Ways Resource Book
University of Illinois Extension Service
