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Comforting Classic Split Pea Soup Recipe

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This classic split pea soup is an easy-to-make, comforting, and delicious vegan recipe perfect for a cozy and healthy meal. It features green split peas cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, and seasoned with fresh thyme, bay leaves, and a hint of liquid smoke for a rich, smoky flavor.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 16 oz Green Split Peas
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Yellow or Yukon Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 ribs Celery, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil (such as Avocado oil)
  • 2 small Carrots, diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth or Vegan Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Water (as needed to thin)
  • 3 dashes Liquid Smoke (or more, to taste)
  • 1 pinch Salt & Pepper (or more, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 5-8 minutes until they become translucent. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Add Vegetables and Split Peas: Stir in the diced celery, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, bay leaves, and green split peas. Cook for approximately 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant, stirring occasionally to combine the ingredients.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable or vegan chicken broth, cover the pot, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes or until the split peas start breaking down, creating a creamy texture.
  4. Add Potatoes, Carrots, and Liquid Smoke: Incorporate the peeled and cubed potatoes, diced carrots, and dashes of liquid smoke into the pot. Continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes until all the vegetables are soft and the soup thickens. Add water gradually, up to 2 cups, to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • Before using the split peas, carefully pick through them to remove any debris or stones.
  • Rinse the split peas thoroughly to clean them before cooking.
  • Adjust liquid smoke according to your taste preference for smokiness.
  • For thinner soup, add more water or broth as needed.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well.

Keywords: split pea soup, vegan split pea soup, comforting soup recipe, healthy vegan soup, easy stovetop soup

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