Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of split pea soup, filled with earthy flavors and nourishing ingredients that make every chilly night feel cozy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas (green or yellow)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add rinsed split peas to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about an hour until the peas are tender.
- Check the soup's consistency; if too thick, add more broth or water as needed.
- Serve warm alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg