Split Pea Soup with Croutons
1 To 2 T Safflower oil, as -necessary 1 Onion, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced or put -through a press 2 Carrots, chopped 1 Leek, white part only, -cleaned and sliced 2 c Split pea...
Ingredients
- 1to 2 t safflower oil, as
- 2Clovegarlic, minced or put
- 1leek, white part only,
- 6cup water
- 1bay leaf
- 6sl whole wheat bread, cut in
Directions
- 1
1 To 2 T Safflower oil, as -necessary 1 Onion, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced or put -through a press 2 Carrots, chopped 1 Leek, white part
- 2
Heat safflower oil and saute onions and garlic until onion is tender Add carrots and leeks, saute a few more minutes and add split peas, wat
- 3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender
- 4
Remove bay leaf Puree half the soup in a blender or through a food mill and return to pot
- 5
Adjust seasonings
- 6
Heat butter in a pan and add garlic and bread cubes
- 7
Saute until cubes are golden (this can be done in advance)
- 8
Remove from heat