4 ounces smoked cheese, such as Gouda or mozzarella, cut into thin slices Place the split peas in an even layer in the slow cooker. Add the onion, carrot, celery, oil, bay leaves, salt, and season ...

No ham bones in this vegetarian version of the classic. This soup gets its special flavor and aroma from the addition of cumin and dry sherry. It always gets raves, even from carnivores. Melt the ...

This thick, comforting soup is vegan on its own — but chef Steven Satterfield likes to garnish it with crispy bacon. "I haven't met a bean or pea that I didn't love," says chef and cookbook author ...

I have a major pet peeve about mushy split peas. Split peas and lentils tend to get overcooked. Once I figured out that they don’t need to reach the State of Horrifyingly Mushy, my legume cookery ...

Nothing could be more satisfying on a bitterly cold day than a bowl of this delicious soup. (Vicki Brett-Gach ) This recipe has a long history, and goes back several decades. My mom made a wonderful ...