1. Place the split peas in a pot with the water and bay leaves. Cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until it begins to soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery and red bell pepper. Sauté-stir for a minute then add the dried thyme, rosemary and sea salt; sauté about 3-5 minutes more.
3. Add vegetables to cooked split peas. Then add the vegetable stock, stir well, and simmer over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender. Add the fresh basil, parsley, white wine vinegar, and black pepper. Adjust salt and seasonings if necessary.
Serves 12 (This is doubled from the original recipe)
4 cups Lentils
4 cups sliced Carrots
4 cups chopped onions
8 cups water
15 oz (2 cups) tomato sauce (I like to add a bit more)
1 cup uncooked rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 Chicken bouillon cubes or 4 Tablespoons Chicken Seasoning
Sauté onions and carrots in butter, (for extra flavor) till tender (you can skip this step and just add the onions and carrots along with the other ingredients to the soup pot) . Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to boil and simmer till rice and lentils are soft, about ½ an hour. Pierre with 8 cups of milk. Return to pan and heat till warm and serve.
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