Split Pea Soup For Freezer Food

PARKER'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Tie the parsley stems and thyme together with kitchen string and place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the split peas, leek, celery, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. Add the turkey leg and 7 cups water. Cover and cook on low until the split peas and meat are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
• Discard the herb bundle. Discard the skin and bones from the turkey leg and shred the meat. Vigorously stir the soup to break up the peas and make the soup smoother. Thin with water, if desired. Stir in the chopped parsley and about three-quarters of the turkey meat; season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Thin the yogurt with a little water, then spoon onto the soup. Top with the thawed peas and the remaining turkey. Serve with bread, if desired.

SPLIT PEA SOUP FOR FREEZER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine water, broth, ham, split peas, bay leaves, marjoram and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover, stir in carrots, celery and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and discard. Stir to combine (mixture may appear separated). Serve immediately or cool for 30 minutes.
• To Freeze: Divide cooled soup among three 2 quart containers. Cover; label. Freeze up to 3 months.
• To reheat frozen soup, transfer soup to large saucepan. Cook, cobered, over medium-low heat about 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

BEST EVER SPLIT PEA

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.