I love split pea soup. It is our family tradition to eat Split Pea Soup on New Years Day. We believe it brings good luck for the New Year so I make sure our family is filled with this delicious soup on New Years Day. And! I have to mention my sister, Tanya’s birthday is on the 1st of January so it is already is a special day for many reasons!
Split Pea Soup for Good Luck in the New Year
Author: Epicurean Narrative
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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
- In a skillet, heat oil and saute onions until translucent.
- 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.
- I usually don't add salt and pepper to the entire pot, since I prefer low sodium dishes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.Garnish with your favorite toppings!
