Split Pea and Barley Soup

Dancer^'s Note:

I love this soup, I made it 5 times already. Its high fiber low-fat. and very tasty. Points 4.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups dried split peas
• ½ medium onion , coarsely chopped
• 1 medium carrot , peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 stalk celery , coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• ½ cup pearl barley
• salt
• fresh ground white pepper

Directions:

1. Place broth, split peas, onion, carrot, celery and garlic into a 3-quart pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
4. Mix soup, a small amount at a time, in a food processor or blender.
5. Return pureed soup to pot and add barley.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
7. Season with salt and white pepper.

Reviews

[BoogersInWhite]

Made 1/2 the recipe with all of the veggies. Added the Christmas ham bone to it during the first part of the cooking. Used freshly ground black pepper, needed to add 1/2 cup of water but omitted the salt as the ham brought enough salt to this great recipe. Will definitely be a part of my repertoire for now on!

[Chef #1437889]

This recipe is EXCELLENT! I have made it many many times. Highly recommended.

[Chef #1129141]

This is so YUMMY! I use 1/2 water and 1/2 chicken broth. My kids also LOVE it!