Hearty Split Pea Soup: Discover Comfort in Every Bowl!
Hearty Split Pea Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish packed with flavor and love, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 potato, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish, crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened.
- Toss in the split peas, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour in broth and bring it all to a simmer.
- Let it simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup thickens naturally.
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender or leave it chunky.
- Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- It freezes well, making it a great option for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg