Split Pea Soup
A comforting and nutritious split pea soup made with tender split peas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried split peas
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes sour cream, or herbs
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rinsed split peas to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 15g