Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and has been enjoyed for centuries in various cultures around the world.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Split Pea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Split peas
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the split peas under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
3. Add split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until the split peas are soft.
5. Remove bay leaves and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. If the soup is too thick, add water to reach the desired consistency.
8. Adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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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.