Description
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian split pea soup packed with fiber and protein, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced carrot
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 (32 ounce) containers vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups green split peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon (optional, for juice and zest)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and salt/pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 7 to 9 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Add rinsed split peas, bay leaves, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer uncovered for 60 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves. Blend 2 cups of soup until smooth and return to the pot.
- If using, add lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke. Rinsing split peas before cooking ensures a cleaner taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg