Pea Soup (Potaje De Guisantes)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried split peas
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 9 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup tomato, peeled and chopped
• 1/4-1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
• 1-2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the split peas.

2. 2

   In a large pot combine the peas, sliced onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the spinach and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are tender.

4. 4

   Puree in a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the chopped onions until browned.

6. 6

   Add the toamtoes, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Taste for seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve with chopped eggs on top, if desired.