Step 1

Pour the dried split peas into a bowl or tray, and pick through looking for any debris. Then rinse the split peas well in a fine-mesh sieve.

Step 2

Add the split peas to a pot with your preferred cooking liquid—water, vegetable broth, and bone broth are all good options.

Step 3

Bring to a boil over high heat, stir, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the split peas are tender, but not mushy and most of the liquid is absorbed. about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat, and season with salt to taste.