Split Pea Soup
A comforting soup made with expired split peas, ensuring food safety through proper cooking.
10
Prep Time (min)
70
Cook Time (min)
80
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired uncooked dried split peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3
Add the expired split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
4
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5
Simmer for about 1 hour or until the split peas are soft and cooked through.
6
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
7
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
8
Return the soup to the pot and heat over low heat until warmed through.
9
Serve hot and enjoy!