Sweet and Split Pea Soup with Mint and Clementine

Split peas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making this soup a nutritious and filling meal option.

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: 13.

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Sweet and Split Pea Soup with Mint and Clementine

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Split peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon Clementine zest
• 2 tablespoon Clementine juice
• 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.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Add the split peas, vegetable broth, water, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until split peas are soft.
6. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes.
7. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot and heat over low heat.
9. Stir in the fresh mint leaves, clementine zest, and clementine juice.
10. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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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.