Description
A hearty and comforting Split Pea Soup made with dried split peas, vegetables, and seasonings. Perfect for a warm, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, and ham (if using).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until peas are soft and soup is thickened.
- Stir occasionally and add more water or broth if needed.
- Remove bay leaf and ham hock if used. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup.
- Serve hot with bread or croutons.
Notes
- Soup thickens as it cools; add water when reheating if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
