Split Pea And Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 " pieces
• 1 lb split peas, rinsed and picked
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, in 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a 6 quart pot over medium heat.
• 2 add onion, carrots and celery.
• 3 cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in split peas, chicken stock and bay leaf.
• 5 bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
• 7 add potato cubes and simmer until they are tender, about 30 minutes.
• 8 discard bay leaf and season to taste with salt and fresh pepper.
• 9 serve immediately with biscuits.
• 10 soup keeps in air-tight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.