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Hearty Split Pea Soup
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 245 Minutes
Servings: 9
We started a 39-day Soup Challenge to eat healthier after the holidays, figuring if “Survivor” contestants could last 39 days on little food, surely we could survive on soup! This was a family favorite—chunky, hearty and smooth. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
6 ounces canadian bacon, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add thyme; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender.
3. Cool slightly. In a blender, process half of the soup until smooth. Return all to the slow cooker. Add bacon and pepper; heat through. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com