Yellow Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Onions

Yellow split peas are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Yellow Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Onions

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Yellow split peas
• 2 large Onions
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 piece Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add yellow split peas, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the split peas are tender.
6. Remove bay leaves and blend the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth.
7. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

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.