Emeril's Split Pea Soup | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound dried green split peas, picked over and rinsed
• 9 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• Croutons, for serving, optional