
Creamy Split Pea Soup
A rich and creamy soup made with unopened canned split pea soup that is slightly past expiration but still safe to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 can of unopened split pea soup
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the can of split pea soup and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Add the dried thyme and dried rosemary to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!