Mom’s Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with the cuisine of Northern Europe, particularly Sweden and Finland.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Mom’s Split Pea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Comfort Food Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 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

1. Rinse the split peas and set them aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery stalks to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the split peas are soft and cooked through.
6. Remove the bay leaves and use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker consistency (optional).
7. Allow the soup to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.