Lemony Yellow Pea Soup
Brighten up your dinner table with this comforting and nutritious Lemony Yellow Pea Soup, a wholesome bowl bursting with vibrant flavors. Made with hearty dried yellow split peas, aromatic vegetables, and a blend of warm spices like cumin and turmeric, this soup delivers a rich, earthy base that’s perfectly balanced with the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice and zest. Simmered to creamy perfection, it’s an easy one-pot dish that’s both satisfying and packed with protein. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flavor, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for cozy weeknights or a light lunch. Pair it with crusty bread for a complete, soul-warming meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried yellow split peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the rinsed yellow split peas to the pot, along with the vegetable stock, bay leaf, ground cumin, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the peas from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Once the peas are tender and the soup has thickened, remove and discard the bay leaf.
Stir in the lemon juice and zest to brighten the flavor. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1257 mg | 27% | |
*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.
