Description
Split Pea Soup is the Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed and drained
- 8 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced ham (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable broth (or water), thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the diced ham.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the peas are soft, remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky if preferred.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a few drops of liquid smoke.
- Substitute the ham with cooked bacon or turkey for a different protein option, or omit it entirely for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg