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Yellow Split Pea Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made from yellow split peas.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow split peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3. Add the rinsed yellow split peas, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.
  5. 5. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Soup
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