Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

bitterman's Note:

One of my all time favorite Split Pea Soups

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3; cup chopped carrot
• 1⁄3; cup finely chopped celery
• 1⁄3; cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ½ quarts vegetable stock
• 2 cups dried split peas
• salt

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion and thyme, season lightly with pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add the stock and split peas, and bring to a boil quickly over high heat.
3. Lower the heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 1 hour.
4. Puree 2/3 of the soup in a blender and stir it into the remaining 1/3.
5. If the soup is too thick, thin it by adding a little more stock. Raise the heat and bring the soup to a boil for 15 seconds.
6. Add salt and additional pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Yayascotty]

Love veggie pea soup. Some variations in my kitchen:
Fresh thyme, shallots, garlic, dash of liquid smoke and a butter roux before blending with my immersion blender.
Sinfully good with a loaf of crusty bread.

[Sister Chefs]

Very tasty and simple to make! Perfect for vegetarians and easy to adapt as needed.