Name: Split Pea and Chicken Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dried split peas (Source: 1 cup dried split peas); 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (Source: 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil); 5 cups chicken stock (Source: 5 cups chicken stock); 5 each chicken drumsticks (Source: 5 chicken drumsticks); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper); 1 cup grated carrots (Source: 1 cup grated carrots); 1 each garlic clove (minced) (Source: 1 garlic clove (minced)); ¼ cup chopped onion (Source: ¼ cup chopped onion); 1 each scallion (chopped) (Source: 1 scallion (chopped)); ½ teaspoon ground cumin (Source: ½ teaspoon ground cumin); ½ teaspoon paprika (Source: ½ teaspoon paprika); 1 each large potato (peeled and diced) (Source: 1 large potato (peeled and diced)); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Source: ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro)

Get to know the ingredients

dried split peas

In the method: Place the peas in a large pot, cover with water and soak overnight.

butter or olive oil

In the method: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

chicken stock

In the method: Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Place the peas in a large pot, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain the peas and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and scallions. Cook stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, the ground cumin and paprika. Cook stirring occasionally for 30 minutes, add the potatoes and cilantro. Cook for 30 more minutes or until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (Add more water or chicken stock as needed if the soup becomes too thick.)
Remove the skin and debone it, breaking the meat into bite sized pieces, and return the meat to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Season with salt and pepper and serve.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Place the peas in a large pot, cover with water and soak overnight.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Cook for 30 more minutes or until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (Add more water or chicken stock as needed if the soup becomes too thick.)

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Split Pea and Chicken Soup

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