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Split Pea Soup

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Split pea soup is a hearty, comforting soup made with dried peas, vegetables, and simple ingredients for nourishing everyday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups dried split peas rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 6–7 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil drizzle Optional
  • Fresh parsley Optional
  • Lemon juice Optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook 6–8 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add Split Peas
  6. Stir in rinsed split peas and bay leaf.
  7. Add broth or water.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  9. Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft and soup thickens.
  10. Adjust Texture
  11. Mash gently with a spoon or blend partially if desired.
  12. Remove bay leaf.
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Finish with olive oil, parsley, or lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 19gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 20gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5217IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Creamier soup: blend a portion of the soup
More flavor: add thyme or cumin
Grow-it-yourself: peas thrive in cooler seasons
Meal prep: thickens overnight and reheats beautifully

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