Name: Vegetable Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups finely diced yellow onion (2 medium onions); 1-1/2 cups finely diced carrot (4 carrots); 1-1/2 cups finely diced celery (4 stalks); 1 tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 (32-ounce) containers vegetable stock (approximately 8 cups); 1-1/2 cups green split peas; 2 bay leaves (dry); 1 lemon (optional, for juice and zest)

Description

A hearty and nutritious vegetable split pea soup that’s perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups finely diced yellow onion (2 medium onions)
1–1/2 cups finely diced carrot (4 carrots)
1–1/2 cups finely diced celery (4 stalks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (32-ounce) containers vegetable stock (approximately 8 cups)
1–1/2 cups green split peas
2 bay leaves (dry)
1 lemon (optional, for juice and zest)

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Instructions

In a large (5 quart or larger) heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat, add olive oil.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and salt/pepper to taste (I add 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper). Cook until vegetables are soft and onion is beginning to turn golden, 7–9 minutes.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add in rinsed split peas, bay leaves, and vegetable stock. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, 60–90 minutes, stirring occasionally so peas don’t catch on the bottom of the pot.
Remove and discard bay leaves. Remove 2 cups of soup and blend until completely smooth. Return blended puree to the soup and mix through.
If using, zest and juice lemon to get 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice; add to soup.
Taste and season, adding additional salt/pepper as needed.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve with hearty buttered bread, a sprinkle of pepper, and fresh parsley or thyme if using. Add grated Parmesan cheese to individual bowls if desired.

Notes

Note 1: Green split peas are available in most grocery stores.
Note 2: Serving suggestions include hearty buttered bread and optional toppings such as parsley or thyme.
Note 3: Adjust cooking time based on desired thickness of the soup.
Note 4: Blending some of the soup creates a creamier texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 300
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg