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Green Split Pea Soup

Name: Green Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 30

(25 votes, average: 4.08 out of 5)

30 min prep

4 servings

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9 ingredients

This classic split pea soup is simple, healthy, and delicious. It can be prepared in 30 minutes. Not only is it quick to make, but it also freezes well.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 cup carrots, diced
2 cups green split peas, picked through and rinsed
6 cups water, or stock
Salt, to taste
Half a lemon, juiced (optional)
Pepper, freshly ground

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

448 cals

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

5 g

Carbohydrates

73 g

Sugar

12 g

Fiber

28 g

Protein

25 g

Sodium

1292 mg

Directions

Heat olive oil in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until they soften. Add the bay leaves, carrot, split peas, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until the split peas have softened but still have a bite. Season with salt to taste. Add more water if the soup is too thick.
Puree the soup, reserving about ¼ of the soup for a chunkier consistency. Heat through, taste for salt.
Stir in lemon juice, if using, and a few grinds of black pepper. Serve.

Chef Tips

If craving something a little different, feel free to add in a little curry powder, ground cumin or hot paprika just before adding in the split peas in step 1.

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