Split pea soup?!
Answers: I'm about to make this but the recipe calls for one bay leaf and I'm fresh out....will this effect the flavor?
not too much its a very mild flavor
Here's a recipe for split pea soup without the bay leaf:
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
1 pound dried split green peas
8 cups chicken stock or water
In a 4-quart stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until the onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, 1/2 pound of split peas, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Skim off the foam while cooking. Add the remaining split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes, or until all the peas are soft. Stir frequently to keep the solids from burning on the bottom. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.
It's really good hope you like it!
I don't think it would be the end of the world, but it probably would since bay leaves add a subtle "kick", so to speak.
you probably won't notice it if you add 1/2 tsp dried thyme in substitute.
not really, but if you think it will, add oregano and thyme.
no