Description
Warm your soul with this best split pea soup recipe, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or yellow split peas (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery; stir until softened.
- Pour in the rinsed split peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Add bay leaves and thyme, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, until peas are tender.
- Blend the soup for creaminess using an immersion blender or transfer batches to a regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups, 360g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding cooked ham or bacon if desired. - Experiment with spices like cayenne for a kick. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat gently.