Lanae’s 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 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Split peas
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 leaf Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery stalks. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add the split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 hour or until the split peas are soft and tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.