Split pea soup is the definition of quiet nourishment. It simmers slowly, thickens naturally, and turns a handful of pantry staples into something deeply comforting. There’s no rush with this soup time is what gives it body, softness, and that familiar, cozy feeling.
For generations, split pea soup has been made produced in kitchens where practicality mattered. Dried peas stored well, fed many, and provided steady energy. When cooked gently with vegetables, they transform into a soup that feels grounding and dependable the kind you return to again and again.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, split pea soup represents resilience. It’s affordable, plant-based, and satisfying without needing much else. This is vegetables and legumes doing what they’ve always done best: nourishing people simply and well.
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
Equipment
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt.
- Cook 6–8 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add Split Peas
- Stir in rinsed split peas and bay leaf.
- Add broth or water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft and soup thickens.
- Adjust Texture
- Mash gently with a spoon or blend partially if desired.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with olive oil, parsley, or lemon juice if desired.