5 from 3 votes
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Use kitchen staples to create this nutritious and comforting soup. Alsogreat the second night!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups green split peas rinsed, dried
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth and split peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve hot, optionally garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
1279mg
(53%)
Potassium
749mg
(16%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4176IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1279mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4176IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.