Since Hurricane Irene is hitting the New England states instead of Florida, the usual go to spot for hurricanes, and since today was such a gorgeous day that the children and I spent it at the springs, I decided that today was a good day to make a dish that would not usually be eaten on a 90+ * summer day... soup! And not just any soup, but Pantry Soup! Pantry Soup is what you make when you take random things you haven't used in forever out of your pantry and make soup out of it! Simple, and lazy, yet requiring creative skills to make the soup taste edible. Today, my Pantry Soup is....
Split Pea Pantry Soup!!!
Split Pea soup is so good and so easy to make. You basically crush up some garlic, chop some onions, and cut up some carrots. Then you cook that all together with some olive oil over medium heat, till it gets a little tender. Throw in whatever spices suit your taste, add six cups of water and 1 lb of sorted, rinsed split green peas, bring to a boil, then cover and cook 45 minutes, at a simmer. It basically cooks itself, while you do nothing. When the peas are tender, you can take out half of the soup, and blend it, then add it back in the pot ( to thicken the soup) or you can leave it as it. I left it as is, if only because my children were sleeping, and the blender is just so loud. Add some salt and pepper and serve it up... filling, good for you, and nearly fat free! Can't beat it......
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