Top Secret Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1

Medium Onion

1

Large Carrot

2 stalks

Celery

2 cloves

Garlic

1 cup

Ham

to taste

Water

or Vegetable Stock

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

1/4 cup

Fresh Dill

as needed

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups

Yellow Split Peas

2 Tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Dice up the Onion (1) , Celery (2 stalks) , and Carrot (1) .

Step 2

In a heated pot, add a drizzle of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed) .

Step 3

Add the Garlic (2 cloves) and diced vegetables. Cook on medium-low heat.

Step 4

Meanwhile, chop up the Ham (1 cup) into 1-inch cubes. Add it to the pan of vegetables.

Step 5

Add in Yellow Split Peas (1 1/2 cups) .

Step 6

Pour in enough Water (to taste) to cover the peas by an inch. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Bring to a boil then turn heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour.

Step 7

When the soup is thick and smooth, add in the secret ingredient: Dijon Mustard (2 Tbsp) . Stir into the soup until it dissolves. Add Fresh Dill (1/4 cup) .

Step 8

Serve in bowls and enjoy!