Jamie Oliver's Pea Soup

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper provides a similar flavor.

Rinse split peas and fill with water; leave overnight.

Drain the water and rinse the peas again.

Cut the onion into cubes.

Chop the celery finely with a knife.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan.

Add onion, celery, and dry herbs; cook stirring for about 10 minutes until softened.

Put the peas and smoked meat in a saucepan.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Cook over low heat until the peas are ready; if soaked for 10-12 hours, it takes about 40-60 minutes; without soaking, it may take 1.5-2 hours.

Once the peas are ready, lay out the meat and lightly mash the peas with a pusher.

Separate the meat from the bones, chop it, and return it to the pan.

Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Add the contents of the frying pan to the saucepan and bring to a boil.

After a couple of minutes, remove from heat and let it brew slightly.

Pour the pea soup into plates and serve.

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