Parkers Split Pea Soup Ina Garten Recipes

Steps:

• In a 4 quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, half pound split peas, and chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
• Skim off the foam while cooking.
• Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft.
• Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt or pepper. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender.
• Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
• Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.)
• Off the heat, add the salt, and pepper.
• *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed.
• With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full.
• Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed.
• Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning.
• Serve hot with garlic croutons.