Description
A warm, hearty classic that combines vibrant split peas with aromatic vegetables for a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Dice the onions, carrots, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed split peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Add bay leaves, season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Optionally blend for a smoother texture before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg