There is no other way I would like to enjoy a chilly night than with a warm bowl of soup. Nutritious, hearty, and full of flavor, this Vegan Gluten Free Split Pea Soup is simple and only requires one pot. Great for those nights that you want something quick and easy, with minimal clean up, this dish is it. Packed with fiber, protein, and vegetables, this recipe a complete, perfectly-balanced  meal.

*I love using this Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Enameled Cast Iron 7-Quart Round Covered Casserole Pot to make my soups. It retains heat and is easy to clean.

Vegan Gluten Free Split Pea Soup

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

1 hour 30 mins

Total time

1 hour 45 mins

 

There is no other way I would like to enjoy a chilly night than with a warm bowl of soup. Nutritious, hearty, and full of flavor, this Vegan Gluten Free Split Pea Soup is simple and only requires one pot. Great for those nights that you want something quick and easy, with minimal clean up, this dish is it. Packed with fiber, protein, and vegetables, this recipe a complete, perfectly-balanced meal. *I love using this Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Enameled Cast Iron 7-Quart Round Covered Casserole Pot to make my soups. It retains heat and is easy to clean.

Author: Alexandra Horn, Dietetic Intern

Recipe type: Soup

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp dried rosemary
• 8 cups vegetable broth or stock
• 16 ounces dried green split peas, picked over and rinsed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 small carrots, stems removed, chopped
• Fresh parsley, for garnish, chopped (optional)
• Nutritional yeast, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion and celery. Cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
2. Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth, and green split peas. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
4. Stir in the carrots and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the soup thickens and carrots are soft.
5. Portion the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and/or nutritional yeast, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1½ cups Calories: 166.2 Fat: 3 Saturated fat: 0.5 Carbohydrates: 28 Sugar: 6.4 Fiber: 8 Protein: 8.1 Cholesterol: 0

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For more soup recipes, check out:
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Roasted Butternut Squash & Ginger Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
White Bean and Parsnip Winter Soup
Barley Mushroom Soup with Meatballs

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Alexandra Horn, Dietetic Intern