Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 leeks trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise and washed
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3 carrots peeled and cut into small chunks
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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Salt and pepper
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1 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
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1 16-ounce package dried yellow split peas
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
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Sour cream for garnish
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Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Recipe Method
1. In a
large saucepan, melt the
butter over medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots and
thyme;
season with
salt and
pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth and peas, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 3 1/2 cups water, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas begin to break down, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
3. Stir the vinegar into the soup; season with salt. Ladle into bowls and top each portion with sour cream and chives.