Ingredients
- 2 cups of any type of dried split peas, washed and soaked for at least 2-3 hours
- 1 large onion
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into cubes
- 8 cups water or vegetable/chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- pinch of salt according to your taste
- 3-4 small pieces of chicken with bones (optional)
Step 1
Heat peas and water to boiling in big 5-6 quart pot.
Step 2
Add all other ingredients except carrots.
Step 3
Once water boils, lower the heat, cover and cook for 3-5 hours at low temperature.
Step 4
Remove bones from chicken, add chicken if desired and carrots, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until soup is at desired consistency.
Step 5
Enjoy with garlic bread or by itself.
