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.
Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the split peas and set aside.
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
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Add split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until split peas are tender.
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Remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a blender or food processor in batches.
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If the soup is too thick, add water to reach your desired consistency.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 4g
- 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.
