Andersen S Split Pea Soup Crock Pot Version Copycat Recipe

Ingredients for Andersen S Split Pea Soup Crock Pot Version Copycat

• 8 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
• Split Peas
• 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

How to Make Andersen S Split Pea Soup Crock Pot Version Copycat

1. Rinse 1 cup of dried split peas and place them in your crock-pot.
2. Add 8 cups of water or low-sodium chicken broth to the crock-pot.
3. Roughly chop 2 stalks of celery and 1 medium carrot and add to the crock-pot.
4. Add 1 medium yellow onion, chopped.
5. Stir in 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme).
6. Add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste).
7. Add 2 bay leaves.
8. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until split peas are very tender.
10. Carefully remove bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully press the soup through a fine-mesh sieve.
11. Reheat gently, if necessary, before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme or a swirl of cream (optional).