Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Split Pea Soup with Rosemary Recipe

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by admin in Beans and Legumes

“The rosemary adds a distinctive flavor to this wonderful soup.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 leek, thinly sliced
* 1 large carrot, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 4 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups green split peas
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

1. Place bacon in a large pot, and cook over medium heat until crisp. Stir in onion, leek, carrot, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in split peas, bay leaves, and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer until peas are cooked, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Tags: Soup and Stew, Split Pea Soup with Rosemary