Soups

Classic Split Pea Soup

Name: Classic Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed; 7 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste

A thick, comforting split pea soup that needs no soaking and delivers a big dose of soluble fiber.

16 g fiber per serving

Serves 4

60 min total

Method

01
Heat the oil and cook the onion and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes.
02
Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
03
Add the split peas, broth, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
04
Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas break down.
05
Remove the bay leaf, season, and serve. Thin with water if needed.

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