Creamy Split Pea Soup
Indulge in the cozy flavors of this creamy split pea soup, a hearty, soul-warming dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Made with tender split peas simmered alongside aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, this recipe offers a comforting bowl of flavor that's perfect for chilly days. Infused with fragrant thyme and a hint of garlic, every spoonful is rich and satisfying. An optional touch of heavy cream elevates the texture to velvety smoothness, while a garnish of fresh parsley brightens the final presentation. This easy one-pot soup, ready in just over an hour, is a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Whether served with crusty bread or enjoyed on its own, this creamy split pea soup is a timeless classic you’ll make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and sorted split peas to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth, water, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 50-60 minutes, or until the peas are tender and starting to break down.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for extra richness.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4195 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 125.4 g | 448% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 131.4 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 7407 mg | 158% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
