Description
Warm up with this comforting Pea Soup Recipe, a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for any day. Made with wholesome ingredients like split peas, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, this vegetarian and gluten-free soup is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups dried split green peas (rinsed)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Optional:
- diced ham or smoked paprika for added flavor
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ingredients: Add the split peas, carrot, celery, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes until the peas are soft and the soup thickens.
- Blend: For a smoother texture, partially or fully puree the soup with an immersion blender.
- Serve: Garnish with diced ham or smoked paprika if desired, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor without meat, add ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- This soup thickens as it cools—add water when reheating to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
