Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a traditional dish in many cultures and is known for its high protein content and comforting flavors.
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: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Split peas
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 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
- Rinse the split peas and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the soup to the pot and heat over low heat until warmed through.
- 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.