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Split Pea Soup

Just in 'Thyme' for Spring!

TIME: 75 MINS | 6 SERVINGS

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Thyme Infused Olive Oil

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Main Course

Ingredients

1 tbls thyme olive oil

1 medium yellow onion

2 large carrots chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1 large leek chopped (white)

3 sprigs fresh thyme

3 cloves garlic minced

4 cups of veggie or chicken broth

1 1/2 cups of dried green split peas (12 ounces)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp Italian EVOO

STEP 1
In a 4 quart pot on medium heat, sauté the onions, carrots, celery, leek; season with salt and pepper and thyme olive oil. (8-10 min)

STEP 2
Add garlic and split peas, stir. Add broth and fresh thyme. Then bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes or until all the peas are soft.

STEP 3
Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom.

STEP 4
Salt and pepper to taste and drizzle some Italian Extra virgin olive oil for added flavor.

STEP 5
Serve hot.

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