Description
Vegan Split Pea Soup is a cozy, hearty, and nourishing plant-based soup that combines tender split peas with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs for a flavorful and comforting meal, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop onions, carrots, celery, and garlic into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and build a flavorful base.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, cooking gently until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute to prevent it from burning.
- Add Split Peas and Liquids: Rinse the split peas thoroughly, then add them to the pot with vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Gently: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally until the peas are tender and the soup thickens.
- Blend and Season: Remove bay leaves from the pot. Use an immersion blender to partially or fully puree the soup for a creamy texture, or mash slightly with a potato masher for a chunkier style. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or herbs.
Notes
- Rinse split peas thoroughly to remove dust and loose skins for a cleaner broth.
- Simmer gently to prevent peas from breaking apart too quickly or sticking to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables first to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme and bay leaves for brighter, more aromatic flavors than dried alternatives.
- Adjust soup consistency by adding more broth or water if it becomes too thick while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg