Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 5 carrots ((roasted))
  • 1 cup yellow split peas ((rinsed))
  • 3 cups chicken ((or vegetable broth))
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic ((peeled and diced))
  • 1 small yellow onion ((chopped largely))
  • 1/2 TBS dried rosemary ((or 1 TBS fresh rosemary))
  • 1/2 TBS dried thyme ((or 1 TBS fresh thyme))
  • 1 tsp salt ((to taste))
  • 1/2 tsp pepper ((to taste))

Instruction

  • Soak the yellow peas in about 3 cups water until soft, this can be done overnight in a slow cooker on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. Drain
  • Over medium heat place a small saucepan
  • Add the olive oil, onions, and garlic
  • Saute until translucent about 5 minutes, turning every once in a while
  • In a blender (or you can use an emulsifier in the slow cooker) put the roasted carrots, split peas, onions, garlic, and 3 cups broth. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour back into the slow cooker, add seasonings and herbs, let simmer on low for 4 to 5 hours or until ready to serve
  • (This can all be done on the stove top in a large saucepan and let simmer until warmed)