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Split Pea Soup
Course: SoupsCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: MediumServings6
servingsPrep time15
minutesCooking time1
hourCalories315
kcalElevate your soup game with this hearty Split Pea Soup that transforms humble ingredients into a satisfying meal perfect for any season. This protein-packed recipe balances complex flavors adults will appreciate with a natural sweetness that appeals to children, making it an ideal family dinner option. The combination of sautéed onions, tender split peas, and warm broth creates a nourishing base, while the innovative addition of crushed smokehouse-flavored almonds provides a delightful smoky finish without any animal products. With the option to partially blend for textural contrast, this versatile soup can be customized to your preferred consistency – from rustic and chunky to velvety smooth. Ready in just over an hour with minimal hands-on time, this nutrient-dense Split Pea Soup proves that classic comfort food can be both simple to prepare and impressively delicious.
Ingredients
- Sauté
3 whole carrots, diced
3 celery sticks, diced
2 whole yellow onions, diced
1 Tablespoon butter (plant-based, such as Miyoko’s brand)
- Soup
2 cups dried split peas
2 quarts (8 cups/1.9 L) vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 bay leaves
- Garnish
½ cup smokehouse-flavored, roasted almonds, crushed
Directions
- Sauté Vegetables
- Dice carrots, celery, and onions (optional: use dry chop method in high-speed blender).
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Prepare Soup
- Add dried peas, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to a pot.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: Transfer approximately 30% of soup to a blender and blend on high speed for 10 seconds.
- Return pureed soup to the pot and stir to combine.
- Finish and Serve
- Crush smokehouse-flavored, roasted almonds.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with crushed almonds.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Video
Notes
- For additional seasoning, you can always add more salt and thyme to taste.
- This recipe uses dried split peas, which require cooking time to soften. The soup will have a slightly chewy texture after cooking for one hour.
- For a smoother consistency, cook the soup longer or blend a larger portion.
- The almonds add a smoky flavor that complements the soup well. They can be omitted for those with nut allergies.
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