Split Pea Soup
Warm up your cold days with this comforting split pea soup, a delightful blend of flavor and nostalgia. This hearty dish combines the earthy taste of split peas with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a velvety texture that warms your soul. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s easy to customize based on pantry staples. A bowl of this soup promises not only satisfaction but also the joy of gathering family together for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 ham bone or 4 strips cooked bacon
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add rinsed split peas and broth until they are covered by about two inches of liquid.
- Season with bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 60-90 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; blend part of the soup if desired for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg