Description
A comforting and hearty soup showcasing earthy flavors of split peas, perfect for chilly evenings or a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried split green peas, rinsed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced smoked ham or 1 ham bone
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the rinsed split peas, diced potato, bay leaf, dried thyme, and vegetable broth to the pot. If you’re using smoked ham or a ham bone, add it now. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the peas are completely soft and the soup has thickened considerably.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf. If a ham bone was used, take it out of the pot. For a creamier consistency, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup while leaving some texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, puree until smooth, and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, ideally alongside a chunk of crusty bread.
Notes
Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags, where it can stay fresh for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg