Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup has been a popular dish in Europe for centuries and is often associated with the cuisine of the Netherlands.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Split Pea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, European Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Split peas
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 6 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 aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until split peas are soft.
4. Remove bay leaves and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
5. Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.