Split Pea And Zucchini Soup Recipes

SPLIT PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

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.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
• Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

SPLIT PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the split pea overnight in cold water, or at least 6 hours.
• Cook the onion in the oil until soft. Add the zucchini to the pan stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the water, split pea, veg bouillon, tumeric, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.