Description
This 1-Pot Pea Soup is a hug in a bowl, incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, vegan, and high in protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green split peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed split peas, broth, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup until smooth if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if using.
Notes
Leftover pea soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg