Spicy Split Pea and Potato Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
 
Spicy Split Pea and Potato Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ Cup Carrots, chopped
  • 1 Cup Split peas
  • 3 Red Potatoes, small
  • ¼ Cup Rice
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Mint
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 2 Teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
  • 2 Quarts Water, more are less to reach desired thickness
  • Lemon Wedges To Serve, Optional
Instructions
  1. Place the peas and rice in a small bowl and cover with warm water.
  2. In a large stock pot, saute the chopped onions in the olive oil until translucent.
  3. Add the chopped carrots and saute 2-3 minutes.
  4. Drain the peas and rice and add to the stock pot.
  5. Add the 2 quarts water and cook on high until peas are tender.
  6. Working in small batches, ladle the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. You could also use an immersion blender.
  7. If using the blender method, you will need to pour the blended soup into another stockpot or a mixing bowl until all the soup has been blended.
  8. Once all the soup has been blended, add the cubed potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender.
  9. Lower heat and add the salt, mint, parsley and crushed red pepper.
  10. Serve with a nice crusty bread and a squeeze of le
Recipe by In The Kitchen With April at http://www.inthekitchenwithapril.com/2014/04/spicy-split-pea-and-potato-soup.html