Split Pea

Yellow and green split peas are cooked with chicken broth, onion and carrot and pureed in this thick potage.
Serves 8 servings

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrot
2 cups finely chopped celery
0.5 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup green split peas
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1.5 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt


Directions
1. 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.