Peasant Pea Soup

serves 8

• 1 lb dry split peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1 cup diced carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1 cup diced celery, including any leaves (about 4 stalks)
• 1 cup diced onion (1 medium)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 Tbs fresh parsley, minced, optional
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups water

Combine everything in a stockpot.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low/simmer.  Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas have broken down, stirring occasionally.  Give it a taste, adjust salt and pepper, and serve.


Original Peasant Pea Soup Blog Post