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Comforting Classic Split Pea Soup

A warm, hearty, and nutritious split pea soup that's budget-friendly and easy to prepare, perfect for cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Green Split Peas
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium Yellow or Yukon Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 3 ribs Celery (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil (like Avocado oil)
  • 2 small Carrots (diced)
  • 2 tsp Fresh Thyme (chopped)
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth (or Vegan Chicken Broth)
  • 2 cups Water (as needed to thin)
  • 3 dashes Liquid Smoke (or more, to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt & Pepper (or more, to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by prepping your ingredients: Dice the onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
  2. Heat oil in a pot: Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Cooking
  1. Add the seasoning and split peas: Stir in the garlic, thyme, bay leaves, celery, and split peas, then cook for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add broth and simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, cover, and let the soup simmer until the peas soften.
  3. Mix in the vegetables: Add your potatoes and carrots, then continue cooking until everything is tender.
  4. Adjust and serve: Check for seasoning, thin if necessary, remove the bay leaves, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve the soup warm in bowls and consider garnishing with fresh thyme or crispy croutons for added texture. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal. For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender. Customize the flavor by adjusting liquid smoke. Add more vegetables for extra nutrients. For a non-vegetarian version, add diced ham or bacon for additional flavor after sautéing onions.