split pea soup (recipe, vegan, pressure cooker)

[Guest guest]

Split pea soup is fairly quick and easy even without a pressure cooker,

but with it's amazing how quick this cooks. I went ahead and let the

pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes and released the rest. That

way everything disintegrated into mush except the carrots. The herb mix

was really spectacular. And it couldn't be better for you; filling,

vegan and low fat. Hurray!

 

Laura

 

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Split Pea Soup With Herbes De Provence

 

Serving Size : 4

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon safflower or canola oil

1 tablespoon garlic -- finely minced

2 cups onions -- coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon rosemary

1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds

1 large bay leaf

2 large carrots -- halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 "

slices

2 large celery ribs -- diced

6 cups boiling water

2 cups dried green split peas -- picked over and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh parsley -- minced

salt -- to taste

 

Heat the oil in the pressure cooker. Cook the garlic over medium-high

heat, stirring constantly, just until it begins to brown. Immediately

add the onions and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another

minute. Stir in the basil, oregano, rosemary, fennel, and bay leaf. Add

the carrots, celery, boiling water (stand back to avoid sputtering

oil), and split peas.

 

Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower

the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 6 minutes.

For a hearty texture, quick-release the pressure by setting the pot

under cold running water. For a smoother texture, allow the pressure to

come down naturally. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow

any excess steam to escape.

 

Remove the bay leaf. Stir the soup well as you add the parsley and salt

to taste. This soup will thicken considerably on standing. Thin as

needed with water or stock.

 

Recipe By :Lorna Sass

Source: " Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure "

Copyright: " 1994 "

Start to Finish Time: " 0:20 "