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- Makes 7 cups
- Serving size: 2⅓ cups
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Smoked paprika gives this filling, vegan split pea soup its rich, zesty flavor while onions and carrots add extra sweetness. To make it, green split peas are quick-soaked in boiling water for 1 hour, then cooked in the same pot, no draining necessary. If you’re wondering if split pea soup is healthy, the answer is yes; high in healthy carbs and extremely low in fat, this enduring favorite is as good for you as it is delicious. What’s more, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of active prep time and only eight ingredients, so there is very little to actually do! Serve as a starter or snack, or enjoy a large bowlful for a light meal.
Tips
Gluten-free: To make this gluten-free, be sure to use a chipotle chile powder that is gluten-free.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups dried split peas, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 1½ cups chopped carrots
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- Sea salt, to taste
- Lemon or lime wedges
- Fresh oregano leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a 5- to 6-quart pot combine split peas and 8 cups water. Bring to boiling. Boil 1 minute. Turn off heat and cover pot. Let stand 1 hour.
- Add the next five ingredients (through chipotle chile powder) to soaked split peas. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1¼ hours or until split peas are soft and soup has thickened. Season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges. If you like, garnish with fresh oregano.
Per serving (2⅓ cups): 208 calories, 42 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 14 g fiber, 12 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (3)
(3 from 3 votes)A bit of an odd combination - green split peas with these particular spices (??). When cooking and simmering, the smell was not great, a bit funky and unappetizing (my nose's opinion!). I would think yellow spit peas would be a better choice. But I would not actually think of using split peas at all with these other flavors. All said, the flavor of the finished soup was ok, but not a do-again recipe for me.... Pass.
Very little flavor as written. I had to had vegan veggie stock and more of all the spices to make it have any flavor. 😔
This soup has such great flavor, a little kick, which my husband loved.