Description
A hearty and nutritious split pea soup, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups split peas
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the split peas, broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and blend the soup for a smooth texture, or leave it chunky if preferred.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or diced ham.
- This soup can be frozen for up to three months.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: split pea soup, vegan soup, healthy soup