Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Onions
By: Allison Kline
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 10:02pm

Ingredients




1 cup dried split peas
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
2 cups broth
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1 Simmer peas, basil and bay leaf in heavy sauce pan, covered partially, until peas are tender (about 35 min.) 2 Meanwhile, sauté onion and cumin seed in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until golden brown. 3 Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree in batches until just smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in onion mixture and salt and pepper to taste.

About


I make this with Vegetable broth, so can be a totally vegan soup. No ham bone needed.