Russian Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Split peas
- 8 cups Water
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 carrots Carrots chopped
- 2 potatoes Potatoes diced
- 1 bay leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas thoroughly.
- Place the split peas in a large pot and add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots to the pot and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
