Pea and Pesto Soup

Fresh Parmesan cheese and crisp croutons complete this unique split pea soup.

Servings: 4

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Pea and Pesto Soup

Ingredients

1 cup USA green or yellow split peas, rinsed
1 14 ½-oz. can chicken broth
2 ½ cups water
3 Tubes basil pesto
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions

Combine peas, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 35-45 minutes or until peas are very soft. Stir in the pesto, zucchini and scallions and simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer. Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Keywords: recipes with split peas, pesto recipes 

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