Dakota Smashed Pea And Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried split peas, sorted and rinsed
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 2 quarts water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 -3 tablespoon salt, to your liking
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced
• 2/3 cup onion, minced
• 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup scallion top, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot or saucepan, combine first 10 ingredients. bring to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to a bare simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 2 stir in the carrots, onion, and celery. cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 20-30 minutes more. discard bay leaves. ladle into warmed soup bowls and garnish with the scallion greens.