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 Turkish - Mint Split Pea Soup
adapted from The Sultan's Kitchen by Ozcan Ozan
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Description
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Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Small Onion -- Chopped
- 1 1/2 Cups Split Peas
- 6 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Mint
- Salt And Pepper -- To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream -- Optional
- Croutons -- Optional
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Directions
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Saute onion in butter and oil for 5 minutes. Add peas and stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Add to pot and bring back to a boil. Lower heat, add mint, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream if using. Garnish with croutons and serve.
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Serves
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4
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Time to Make
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0:00
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