Description
Warm up with this nourishing split pea soup, brimming with vibrant greens and hearty vegetables—an ideal dish for chilly days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 cup green split peas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the green split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in the diced carrots and celery, followed by the rinsed split peas, bay leaves, and enough vegetable broth to cover everything by about an inch (approximately 6 cups).
- 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 40 minutes or until the peas are tender.
- 5. For a creamier texture, remove bay leaves and blend part of the soup using an immersion blender until smooth; stir back together.
- 6. Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg