Split Pea and Chicken Soup

Name: Split Pea and Chicken Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters grated carrots; 5 chicken drumsticks; 1 liters chicken stock; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil; 59 milliliters chopped onion; 1 teaspoons paprika; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 1 scallion, chopped; 237 milliliters dried split peas

Split Pean and Chicken Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 510 calories, 38g of protein, and 17g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up carrots, paprika, chicken stock, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert.

Instructions

Place the peas in a large pot, cover with water and soak overnight.

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Pot

Drain the peas and set aside.In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

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Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

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Onion

Add the carrots and scallions. Cook stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes.

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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

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Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown.

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Whole Chicken

Add the drained peas, salt, pepper, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.

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Add the chicken stock, the ground cumin and paprika. Cook stirring occasionally for 30 minutes, add the potatoes and cilantro. Cook for 30 more minutes or until the peas are tender, about 1 hour. (

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Add more water or chicken stock as needed if the soup becomes too thick.)

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Remove the skin and debone it, breaking the meat into bite sized pieces, and return the meat to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and serve.I want to thank Diana from A little Bit of Spain in Iowa for the Tasty award.

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Salt And Pepper