Name: Pea Soup
Prep time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Americana
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1/8 cups olive oil; 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups carrot, chopped (about 3 to 4 medium carrots); 1 cup red potato, cut and unpeeled (about 3 small potatoes); 1/2 kilos dried peas; 8 cups chicken broth

Preparation

Low

Heat a pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the carrots, potatoes, ¼ kilo of peas, and chicken broth. Wait for it to boil, lower the heat, and let it cook uncovered for about 40 minutes. (Remove any foam that forms). Add the rest of the peas (¼ kilo) and let it cook for another 40 minutes (or until the peas are tender). Stir constantly to prevent the vegetables from burning. Season with salt and pepper if necessary and serve hot.