Yellow Split Pea Soup with Crispy Garlic Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup with Crispy Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 carrots, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pound yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed; 8 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth; Freshly ground pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pound yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
8 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth
Freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1
In a soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the onion, carrots, celery and a pinch of salt.
3
Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
4
Stir in the dry mustard and cloves and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add the split peas and stock and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the split peas have broken down, about 1 hour.
7
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
8
Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
9
Transfer to a plate to cool.
10
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the crisp garlic and serve.

455

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 carrots, finely chopped, 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Yellow Split Pea Soup with Crispy Garlic 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.

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Yellow Split Pea Soup with Crispy Garlic

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