Split Pea Soup w/Balsamic Vinegar

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes

By Abra Berens

Published 2021

  • About

The addition of balsamic vinegar comes straight from my friend Meg Fish’s table. She ladled up big bowls of soup topped with four or five drips of the tangy, sweet liquid, and I’ve never gone back.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 cup [225 g] thinly sliced onion
  • 4 garlic cl

Method

In a medium soup pot, heat a glug of oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and anchovies and a big pinch of salt and sweat until soft, about 7 minutes.

Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half. Add the split peas, potato, carrots, and 8 cups [2 L] of water and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook until the peas and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Either leave