SPLIT PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

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Make and share this Split Pea and Zucchini Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup yellow split peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 zucchini, diced
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the split peas in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for several hours or overnight. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, cover and cook until soft.
  • Reserve a handful of the diced zucchini and add the rest to the pan.
  • Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the split peas to the pan.
  • Add the stock and turmeric to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the soup is almost ready, bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the reserved zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
  • Serve soup garnished with the boiled zucchini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.1

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