Split Pea and Potato Soup
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Martha Stewart Kids, Winter
- Yield Makes 3 3/4 Quarts
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 medium carrots (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 stalks celery, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 pound green split peas, rinsed and picked through
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Directions
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Melt butter in a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in split peas, chicken stock, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
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Add potatoes, and simmer until they are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Cook's Note
It will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days.
This is a fantastic recipe, become a fall/winter staple in our house, and it's SO EASY to make vegan! Substitute the 3 tbsp of butter for either Earth Balance vegan butter or olive oil and proceed as the recipe instructs. I also love to make this with white yams—adds a new level of flavor. Super good. Thanks Martha :)
This is a fantastic recipe, become a fall/winter staple in our house, and it's SO EASY to make vegan! Substitute the 3 tbsp of butter for either Earth Balance vegan butter or olive oil and proceed as the recipe instructs. I also love to make this with white yams—adds a new level of flavor. Super good. Thanks Martha :)
Loved this. I usually overcook the added veggies, but following these instructions, it came out perfectly.
SO good! The potatoes make it. I sprinkle bacon pieces on top! :) Tastes nothing like "pea soup" out of a can! :)
VERY GOOD AND EVEN BETTER THE NEXT DAY GIVEN TIME FOR ALL THE FLAVORS TO INCORPORATE TOGETHER. THE POTATOES ARE OPTIONAL, MY HUSBAND USED TO LOVE THEM BUT NOW PREFERS SWEET POTATOES AS THEY HAVE MORE FLAVOR.