Split Pea Soup
A hearty, protein-packed split pea soup that kids will actually eat. The smokehouse almonds on top are the secret — they add a smoky, meaty depth without any animal products. Blending a portion of the soup in your Vitamix gives it a silky texture while keeping some chunkiness.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Dice carrots, celery, and onions (or use the dry chop method in your Vitamix on Variable Speed 1). Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat, add vegetables, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add split peas, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Optional: transfer about 30% of the soup to your Vitamix, blend on high for 10 seconds, then stir back in for a creamier texture.
- Ladle into bowls and top with crushed smokehouse almonds. Serve hot.
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Notes
Dried split peas need the full cook time to soften — don’t rush it. For a smoother soup, cook longer or blend a larger portion. The smokehouse almonds can be skipped for nut allergies, but they really do make this dish.
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