Split Pea Soup for Good Luck in the New Year
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Serves: 6
 
This traditional New Year Good Luck dish is one of my favorite to make and eat! I eat Split Pea Soup at least once a month. I truly love it!
Ingredients
  • 10 cups of water
  • 2 cups of split peas, washed
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • ¼ tsp. of dried thyme
  • 2tbsp. olive oil.
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat oil and saute onions until translucent.
  2. In a large pot, add water, split peas, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme and bring to a boil for 20 minutes and then reduce and simmer for 1 hour, slightly uncovered until peas are tender.
  3. I usually don't add salt and pepper to the entire pot, since I prefer low sodium dishes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Garnish with your favorite toppings!
Recipe by Epicurean Narrative at https://epicureannarrative.com/split-pea-soup-for-good-luck-in-the-new-year/