Yellow Split Peas With Leeks Recipes

CANADIAN YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM

Steps:

• Place split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce heat; place a lid on the pot slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.
• Remove ham bone from soup; strip meat from ham bone, chop meat, and return it to the pot.

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil and butter until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender. , Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. In small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and pistachios.

YELLOW SPLIT PEAS WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leask, and garlic.
• Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add small amount of water if necessary, about a tablespoon at a time, to prevent sticking.
• Add remaining ingredients, except orange juice. Bring mixture to a boil stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 30 minutes.
• Stir in orange juice into saucepan. When mixture boils again, cover and continue to cook, 15 minutes more.
• Serve over rice, couscous, or any cooked grain.