HappyCook80's Recipe

Split Pea Soup with Green Herbs

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Split Pea Soup with Green Herbs

1 lb. green or yellow split peas
2 quarts chicken stock or broth, may use bouillon or canned broth
1 large leek, chopped
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. marjoram
5 ozs. spinach, washed and chopped, or frozen
3 tbsps parsley sprigs, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Combine split peas, chicken stock, leeks, lemon juice, sugar and spices. Cook slowly until peas are soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Whisk or blend peas until pureed.

Ten minutes before serving add parsley and spinach. Adjust consistency, season to taste with salt and pepper, enjoy!
Serves 4.