Split Pea Soup

Method

• step 1

  Soak the yellow split peas for 12 hours in cold water.

• step 2

  Rinse the split peas, put in a large pan and cover with the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 mins.

• step 3

  Remove any scum and add the onion, sweet potato and carrots. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the veg are tender.

• step 4

  Cool slightly, then blend until smooth.

• step 5

  Return to the pan and reheat, adding the spinach to wilt it.