Yellow Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 500 gPea
• 2 pcsBouillon cube
• 70 gOnion
• 70 gCarrot
• 40 gCelery
• 1500 mlWater
• 1 gSalt
• 1 gPepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Optional: Soak the yellow split peas in cold water up to 6 hours to shorten cooking time. Drain and rinse.
   • Peel and chop the onion, peel and dice the carrot, slice the celery stalk.
2. 2

   Cooking

   • Put all ingredients (split peas, onion, carrot, celery, bouillon cubes and water) into a large pot.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1–2 hours until the peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
3. 3

   Season & Serve

   • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper (bouillon cubes often provide most of the salt).
   • Serve hot. Optionally finish with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly ground pepper or chopped parsley.