Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried split peas; 7 cups water (may need more) or 7 cups vegetable stock (may need more); 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups onions, minced; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 3 stalks celery, minced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 potato, diced; fresh ground black pepper; 1 -4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (or red wine vinegar); Optional toppings; sesame oil (optional); fresh ripe tomatoes, diced (optional); fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups dried split peas
7 cups water (may need more) or 7 cups vegetable stock (may need more)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups onions, minced
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 potato, diced
fresh ground black pepper
1 -4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (or red wine vinegar)
Optional toppings
sesame oil (optional)
fresh ripe tomatoes, diced (optional)
fresh parsley, minced (optional)

1
Place first 5 ingredients in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent split peas from sticking to bottom of pot.
3
Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potato. (You can saute these first or add them in directly if you want a fat free soup).
4
Partially cover and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.(You may need to add extra water).
5
Season to taste with pepper and vinegar.
6
Serve with a drizzle of sesame oil, diced tomato and minced parsley.

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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: 3 cups dried split peas, 7 cups water (may need more) or 7 cups vegetable stock (may need more), 1 bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Split Pea Soup 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.

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

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