Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Onions And Cumin Seed

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried split peas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan simmer peas, basil and bay leaf in the water and broth, partially covered, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
• 2 meanwhile, heat oil and saute onion and cuminseed over moderately low heat until onions are golden brown, 35-45 minutes.
• 3 in a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to pan and stir in onions and salt and pepper to taste.