Split Pea And Zucchini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup yellow split peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 zucchini, diced
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper

Preparation

Place the split peas in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for several hours or overnight. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, cover and cook until soft.
Reserve a handful of the diced zucchini and add the rest to the pan.
Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the split peas to the pan.
Add the stock and turmeric to the pan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
When the soup is almost ready, bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the reserved zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
Serve soup garnished with the boiled zucchini.