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Basic Split Pea Soup
Split peas have a GI value of 25, which makes them an excellent protein with no saturated fat.
What you need
- 1 cup green split peas, soaked at least 2 hours or overnight
- 1/2 medium onion, peeled stem end trimmed (not chopped)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diluted vegetable or chicken broth*
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
How to make it
- Place soaked peas with all other ingredients in a soup pot and bring to a boil over medium heat
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove onion and bay leaves and serve.
*Diluted vegetable broth: when I use broth in different recipes, I nearly always dilute it with an equal amount of water so it's seasoning doesn't overpower the dish.
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