
YELLOW PEA SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried split yellow peas rinsed
- 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, celery, garlic and thyme; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes).
Add broth and peas. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.
Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add additional chicken broth if necessary to adjust thickness.
Add soup and 1 soup can of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.