Vegan Split Pea Soup
Cozy up to this rich & satisfying Vegan Split Pea Soup recipe. With smoky paprika & tender peas, it's so good you won't miss the meat!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 ribs celery diced
- 3 medium carrots diced
- 1 pound dried split peas rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the split peas, smoked paprika, turmeric, dried parsley, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and broth to the pot. Stir well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the peas are soft and have largely broken down, stir in the salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy with a side of crusty bread if desired. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1519mgFiber: 25g
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