Parker's Split Pea Soup Recipe, Ina Garten

I’ve been enjoying this hearty pea soup during these colder months. With lockdown still in place, and being hunkered down with the fam still in full effect, cozying up with a bowl of this soup from Queen Ina has made being home extra yummy. A fire in the fireplace, warm bread to accompany the soup, and Cobra Kai on Netflix sure do round out that feeling of togetherness:).

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup chopped yellow onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/8 cup good olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)

1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)

1 pound dried split green peas

8 cups chicken stock or water

DIRECTIONS:

In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.