Yellow split pea soup

Yellow split pea soup
Category:	Soup recipes
Servings:	6
Time:	1-2 hours
Difficulty:

Ingredients

• 1 pound (½ kilogram) dry yellow split peas
• 2 chicken or beef bouillon cubes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrots, diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 6 cups (1½ liters) water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Soak beans according to usual directions.
2. Put all ingredients into a 6 or 8 quart stock pot or Dutch oven
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until peas are tender, 1-2 hours.

Tips, Notes, and Variations

• Watch water level and top up with (HOT!) water if necessary.
• Croutons are good on top!