Perfect Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup has been enjoyed for centuries and is a traditional dish in many cultures around the world.
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: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Split Peas
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrot
- 2 stalk Celery
- 3 clove Garlic
- 4 cup Vegetable Stock
- 1 piece Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cup Water
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until split peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 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.