SPLIT PEA AND GREEN PEA SOUP WITH FRESH DILL

Split Pea and Green Pea Soup with Fresh Dill image

Yield Makes 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 bay leaf
1 cup green split peas, rinsed
5 3/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 cup frozen petite green peas, thawed
5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add leek and bay leaf. Sauté until leek wilts, about 3 minutes. Add split peas and stir to coat. Add 5 1/4 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until split peas are just tender, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer 1 cup soup solids, bay leaf, and remaining 1/2 cup broth to blender. Add petite peas and 4 tablespoons dill. Puree until smooth. Return puree to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill.