Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Lemon Recipe

Name: Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup diced celery; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed and drained, or; 1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 large bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed or; 8 ounces frozen spinach, chopped; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed and drained, or
1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed and drained
1 large bay leaf
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed or
8 ounces frozen spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
In a large cooking pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, celery, garlic, yellow split peas, chicken broth and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrots start to soften.
4
Add bay leaf and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft but not mushy.
6
Discard bay leaf.
7
Add spinach, heat and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
8
Add lemon juice and black pepper and stir well.
9
Adjust seasonings to taste.
10
Refrigerate any unused portions.

887

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Lemon 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!

Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Lemon

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Variations & substitutions

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