Super-easy split pea soup

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pack Dried split peas; rinsed and cleaned
; according to
; package directions
; (14 ounces)
7 cups Water
2 Beef bouillon cubes
1 medium Onion; finely chopped
1 cup Grated carrots; (2 to 3 carrots)
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a soup pot; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the peas are soft and thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.

Note: To add a traditional smoky ham flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke (found in the supermarket spice section) after the soup comes to a boil. For a heartier soup, add some chopped deli ham or smoked turkey.

Air date: January 4, 1999.

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