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Vegan Split Pea Soup

Teresa Ambra
This is one of the best Split Pea Soup recipes I've ever eaten. The flavor, seasonings and consistency is wonderful.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups green split peas
  • 2 cups yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cups Idaho yellow or Yukon Gold potatoes cubed , I left the skins on
  • 3 cups carrots cut into disks
  • 2 cups celery diced
  • 1 leek green top removed, diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp. pepper to taste
  • 1 heaping teaspoon teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke optional, but preferred
  • 3/4-1 tsp. marjoram
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp. thyme
  • 3/4-1 tsp. rosemary
  • 3/4-1 tsp. sage
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oyster crackers or gluten free crackers, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Check the split peas for stones and remove.
  • Rinse peas.
  • Place peas in a bowl and fill with water.
  • Soak for a few hours.
  • Once peas have finished soaking, chop the onions and celery.
  • Slice the carrots, leeks and cube the potatoes.
  • Put all of the ingredients (except crackers and garnish ingredients) in a 10-quart heavy bottom pot, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cover loosely.
  • If necessary, add water to keep the vegetables submerged.
  • Cook for at least 1 to 1 ½ hours or until veggies are fork tender.
  • Check seasoning.
  • Add salt, pepper or seasonings as desired.
  • Purée the soup with an immersion blender until completely done.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
  • Garnish soup with salt, pepper, and parsley or thyme.
  • Serve with oyster crackers or bread, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: Preparation time does not include time needed to presoak the split peas.
Recipe adapted from Vegan Soup Recipes.
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