Split Pea Green Pea Soup (4 ingredients, vegan)

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Split Pea Green Pea Soup (4 ingredients, vegan)

Split pea green pea soup is a fresh, bright variation on heavy split pea soup. It is vegan, high in protein, and both easy & frugal to make.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

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Servings: (1 cup) servings

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil of choice or 2 tablespoons water, for oil-free
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup 197 g dried green split peas, rinsed and drained
7 cups 1.75 L water
Adjustable to taste: fine sea salt & ground black pepper

Adjustable to taste:

2 cups 16 oz/ 454 g frozen green peas (no need to thaw)
Optional: fresh herb leaves such as mint cilantro or parsley

Instructions

In a large saucepan or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
Stir in split peas and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, leaving lid ajar, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour or until split peas are falling apart.
Add the 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the frozen green peas; simmer 10 minutes longer.
Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Adjust salt & pepper to taste and serve, topped with with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

Storage Tip: Store the cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave using the Defrost function. Warm soup in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

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