Split Pea Soup

A comforting, simple and hearty soup made with dried split peas, stock, herbs and a few veggies.

There is something very comforting about split pea soup. Growing up the only two people in my family who really liked soup were my mom and myself. In winter she would often make a small batch of soup, which we would share whilst the rest of the family would have sandwiches. So now when I make this soup, I always think of her.

Split Pea Soup

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• dried split peas

• celery

• carrot

• onion

• garlic

• vegetable stock

• thyme

• bay leaf

• sea salt & black pepper

WHAT ARE SPLIT PEAS?

Split peas are different from fresh green peas. It is a specific kind of pea that is dried to last longer. There are green and yellow split peas, but for this soup we'll be using the green ones.

Split peas can be found in most supermarkets.

ARE THEY GOOD FOR YOU?

Yes! Split peas are a great source of plantbased protein. They provide fiber, magnesium, zinc and are rich in nutrients such as vitamins A, C and K.

Making you feel full, yet low in calories make them an ideal ingredient if you are trying to lose weight.

ADDITIONAL FLAVOURS TO ADD

• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

• chilli flakes

• lemon zest

ADJUSTING THE CONSISTENCY

It is easy to adjust the consistency of the soup to your liking. If you prefer a thinner more brothy soup, simply add more vegetable stock.

I used a stick blender (immersion blender) to puree some of the soup, which make the soup thicker. Again, you can skip this step if you prefer a more brothy soup.

LEFTOVERS & STORING

Keep leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.

Leftovers can also be frozen for up to three months. To reheat the soup, simply let the frozen soup thaw overnight in the fridge before heating it on the stove top.

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Marek's Smoky Lentil Soup

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SPLIT PEA SOUP

A comforting, simple and hearty soup made with dried split peas, stock, herbs and a few veggies.

Serves : 2

Time: 60 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dried green split peas

• 3 cups vegetable stock

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 small onion, diced

• 1 carrot, chopped into discs

• 1 celery stick, chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely diced

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves

• sea salt & black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse the peas in cold water, drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a pot. Add the chopped onions and fry for about 5 minutes on low.

3. Add the chopped carrot, celery and garlic and fry for a further 2 or 3 minutes

4. Add the split peas, vegetable stock, bay leaf and thyme and cook on low for 40 - 45 minutes or until the peas are cooked and soft

5. If you prefer a thicker consistency, use a stick blender and puree some of the soup, leaving chunky bits. If you prefer it completely smooth blend until smooth.

6. If you prefer a more brothy soup, simply skip the step above.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy!

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