Classic Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup has been enjoyed for centuries and is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Split peas
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrot
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 leaf Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cup Water
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Add split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the split peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- If the soup is too thick, add water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.