Easy Split Pea Soup

100 grams (3.5 ounces) of dried split peas have 22 grams of protein and cost less than 40 cents. That’s a bargain! Plus, they are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Split peas don’t require soaking; you can cook them right away and let them simmer on the stovetop for about 30 minutes.

⭐️ Ingredients
2 tablespoons (30 grams) extra virgin olive oil
2 large carrots
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic
1½ teaspoon cumin
6 cups (1½ liters) vegetable broth start with 4 cups and add more if necessary
2 cups (400 grams) green split peas dried
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ pound (350 grams) potatoes (optional)
5 ounces (5 cups) (150 grams) spinach (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Warm up 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large pot, then add 2 large carrots, 1 large onion, and 2 stalks celery (all chopped) and fry them on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add 4 cloves garlic (grated) and 1½ teaspoon cumin and fry for one more minute.
Add 6 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups green split peas, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Stir, cover with a lid, bring to a boil, crack the top open, lower the heat, and simmer on medium-low heat until the split peas are tender.
It takes about 30 to 45 minutes from when the liquid starts boiling, depending on your split peas. Taste them to check for doneness.
Add more broth if necessary; stir occasionally.

If you want to add ¾ pound potatoes, do so 10 minutes after you add the split peas. Peel and cut potatoes into bite-size chunks.
Blend 2 to 3 cups of the soup with an immersion blender.
Stir, taste, and adjust for salt and consistency, adding more broth if you want a thinner soup.

VARIATION WITH SPINACH
Add 5 ounces (5 cups) of spinach right after blending the soup. If the soup gets too thick, you might need to add some water.
Let simmer for 5 more minutes so the spinach wilts.

❤️ Nico & Louise
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[lydiabrockmeyer]

Love this getting ready to try it. Thank you for sharing.

[CatmommieKG]

I never thought of making split pea soup without ham or bacon. Peas are a good source of protien... 🤔

[sandylopez]

If summer ever ends here in California, I'm breaking out my soup pot! 😊❤

[crankiemanx]

This looks delicious, im going to make this.thanks for the recipe . 🥗

[joansmith]

My favorite never had potatoes in it tho but lots of carrots

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[terrapax]

A german classic with chunks of bacon or smoked porkbelly

[sim-one]

Wash the split peas like red lentils first in a sieve…