CARAWAY SPLIT-PEA SOUP

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I couldn't believe how extraordinary split-peas taste when combined with caraway seeds. You could add bacon or ham, but I think it tastes just fine without meat.

Provided by belkathy

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried split peas
4 cups stock (I used 3 chicken bouillon cubes & 1 beef)
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk diced celery (and or or pinch of celery seed)
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash red wine
salt

Steps:

  • Bring the split peas, stock, bay leaf, caraway seeds and jalapeño to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for half an hour.
  • Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine and let simmer another 30 minutes, or until peas are tender.
  • Salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 73.5, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 17.1

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