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Split pea and orange soup

Level
very easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Serves
4

Ingredients

15
olive oil
ml
1
onion(s)
125
carrot(s)
ml
125
celery
ml
250
yellow split peas
ml
75
white beer
ml
1,5
vegetable broth
L
5
orange zest
ml
orange juice
1
bay leaf(-ves)
orange
Slice(s)

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add carrots and celery and continue cooking 3 more minutes. Add split peas and stir well to coat.
Step 2
Add beer to saucepan and reduce by half. Add chicken broth, orange juice and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until peas are tender but do not break apart.
Step 3
Stir in orange zest. Remove bay leaf and serve in bowls or pretty mugs. Garnish with an orange slice.