Description
Warm your soul with this delightful split pea soup, a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this creamy soup combines the earthy taste of split peas with aromatic vegetables. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, it’s sure to bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into even pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add split peas and broth: Pour in rinsed split peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Season and simmer: Add bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Blend if desired: Use an immersion blender to puree for a creamier texture or leave some chunks for added texture.
- Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg