Simple Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Dried Green Peas
• 6 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Measure about 450 g of dried green peas and rinse them under cool running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed about 450 g of dried green peas, 6 cups of water, 1 medium onion (peeled and left whole), and 2 cups of vegetable broth.
3. 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
4. 4Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 60 minutes, or until the peas are very tender and starting to break down. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. 5Remove the whole medium onion from the pot. Stir in the 1/2 tsp of thyme, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper.
6. 6Serve the Simple Pea Soup hot.

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