Split Pea And Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups dried split peas
• 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 place broth, split peas, onion, carrot, celery and garlic into a 3-quart pot.
• 2 bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
• 4 mix soup, a small amount at a time, in a food processor or blender.
• 5 return pureed soup to pot and add barley.
• 6 bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
• 7 season with salt and pepper.