Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, (chopped)
  • 1 carrot, (grated)
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 large potatoes, (peeled & chopped)
  • 1½ cup split peas, (rinsed)
  • 2 tsp salt, (+ more to taste)
  • dill, (to garnish)
  • toast, (optional)

Instruction

  • In a skillet, heat up 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
  • In a pot, add 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add in the chopped potato and 1 1/2 cups rinsed split peas.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer on medium heat until the peas are cooked through. (This will take about an hour.)
  • Place a strainer on top of pot and add to it the sautéd onion and carrot. Mash with a spoon until all the juice from the vegetables is out. Throw the vegetables away.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then add salt to taste.
  • Remove from heat and serve with a sprinkle of fresh dill and toast.