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Season each asparagus stalk with salt and pepper.

, seasoning with marjoram and thyme.Bay leaf is also a common addition.

This version of split pea soup (sans garnishes) is entirely vegan, with water as the base of the broth, but other recipes may use chicken stock, and many versions will also add some smoky, meaty flavor with cubed ham or ham hock that cooks in the soup.. Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen.Satterfield likes to top his split pea soup with crispy bacon bits,.(a garlicky herb condiment), and a few fried.

, which combine to add some salty crunch and bright herbal flavor.These garnishes are optional — and flexible.

Store-bought bacon bits and French-fried onions would be just fine here, too.

Or you can skip them entirely for a fully vegan soup.. Make ahead.Remove any membranes, then thickly shred the scallops; cover.

Add the tamari to the cooking liquid in the pan and cover..Drain the mushrooms and cut off the knob ends.

Cut the mushrooms into 1/2-inch pieces.Remove the meat from the chicken thigh and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.