Ingredients
400 grams dried yellow split peas
200 grams Yves Veggie Ground Round Chicken (about 2/3 of a package) or similar substitute.
2 cups vegetable broth (from bouillon cube or package)
1/2 teaspoon dry hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil.
1/4 cup chopped onion
Preparation
In a large pot, combine split peas with 6 cups lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally until most of the water is gone and peas are soft. about 1 hour.
In a medium saucepan combine vegetable broth with chopped onions, olive oil, red pepper flakes and ground pepper. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.
Stir Ground Round Chicken into peas until all large lumps are gone and it is evenly distributed.
Slowly stir the hot broth into the peas. Add less broth for a thicker soup.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.