Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 pieces Carrots; 2 stalks Celery; 2 pieces Yellow Potatoes; 1 cup Pre-soaked Split Peas; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 sprigs Thyme; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Chili Flakes; ½ tsp Sweet Paprika; 1 pinch Oregano; 400 ml Canned Chickpeas; 1 l Veggie Stock; 1 l Water; 1 piece Lemon Juice; 3 sprigs Parsley; 1 tbsp Chili Oil

VEGSource

A cozy and hearty split pea soup recipe, perfect for meal prep or a comforting meal.

1h 25m4Servings

Nutrition

650kcal

29gProtein

100gCarbs

17gFat

Ingredients

Onion

1 piece

Garlic

4 cloves

Carrots

2 pieces

Celery

2 stalks

Yellow Potatoes

2 pieces

Pre-soaked Split Peas

1 cup

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Thyme

A few leaves

3 sprigs

Salt

To taste

1½ tsp

Pepper

to taste

1 pinch

Chili Flakes

1 pinch

Sweet Paprika

½ tsp

Oregano

1 pinch

Canned Chickpeas

400 ml

Veggie Stock

1 l

Water

1 l

Lemon Juice

to serve

1 piece

Parsley

chopped, to serve

3 sprigs

Chili Oil

drizzle, to serve

1 tbsp

Instructions

1Prepare Vegetables

10m

Dice Onion

Dice the onion.

Chop Garlic

Finely chop the garlic.

Dice Carrots

Dice the carrots.

Dice Celery

Finely dice the celery.

Cube Potatoes

Chop the yellow potatoes into bite-sized cubes.

Rinse Split Peas

Rinse and drain the pre-soaked split peas.

2Sauté Aromatics

10m

Heat Pot and Oil

Heat a stock pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Sauté Onions

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Sauté Garlic and Thyme

Add the chopped garlic and the leaves from the thyme sprigs. Sauté for another couple of minutes until fragrant.

Add Spices

Add the salt, pepper, chili flakes, sweet paprika, and oregano. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.

3Simmer Soup

Add Remaining Vegetables

Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add Liquids and Peas

Add the split peas, cubed yellow potatoes, canned chickpeas, veggie stock, and water.

Boil and Simmer

Turn up the heat and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

4Blend and Serve

Blend Soup

Carefully transfer a few cups of the soup to a blender. Blend on medium-high speed for 5-8 seconds until partially smooth. Carefully transfer the blended soup back into the pot.

Garnish and Serve

Stir the soup well. Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon juice, fresh cracked pepper, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Tips

For a smoother soup, you can blend a larger portion or the entire batch.

Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.

This soup is excellent for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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