Description
A hearty and comforting split pea soup perfect for cold days. This soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried green split peas
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add split peas and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and blend soup if desired for a smoother texture.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight reduces cooking time.
- For a smoky flavor, add diced ham or smoked paprika.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg