Delicious Classic Split Pea Soup
A comforting and nutritious split pea soup, perfect for chilly days, filled with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 bay leaf
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing and draining the split peas. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots and celery.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped onion, and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and stir it for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery to the pot. Allow to soften for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the rinsed split peas with the sautéed veggies.
- Pour the vegetable broth (or water) into the pot. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Let the soup simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender and breaking apart.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, a fresh salad, or grilled cheese for a heartier meal. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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