Finnish Golden Split Pea Soup(Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Finnish Golden Split Pea Soup(Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups vegetable stock (can use part water); 3 cups yellow split peas (you can use green split peas if you like); 2 onions, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large bay leaf; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 parsnips, chopped (or turnips or carrots); 3 potatoes, diced; 4 stalks celery, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (1 tsp. fresh); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; fresh ground black pepper (to garnish)

Servings: persons

½ cups vegetable stock (can use part water)
3 cups yellow split peas (you can use green split peas if you like)
2 onions, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 large bay leaf
3 carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped (or turnips or carrots)
3 potatoes, diced
4 stalks celery, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (1 tsp. fresh)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
fresh ground black pepper (to garnish)

1
Combine vegetable stock,split peas,salt, and bay leaf in large pot.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 20 minute
3
Mince the onions and garlic, chop the carrots, potatoes and celery.
4
Saute the veggies in 1 tablespoon olive oil about 5 minutes, then add to the pot.
5
Simmer an additional 40-50 minutes, until peas are very soft and almost disintegrating.
6
Puree the soup in a blender or food processor until it is quite smooth or you can leave partially chunky, according to your taste. The soup will be thick and yummy.
7
Add the mustard, allspice, thyme, cumin and pepper and reheat gently. Adjust seasonings to taste.
8
Enjoy!
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553

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups vegetable stock (can use part water), 3 cups yellow split peas (you can use green split peas if you like), 2 onions, minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Finnish Golden Split Pea Soup(Vegetarian) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Finnish Golden Split Pea Soup(Vegetarian)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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