Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dried split peas; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

Description

A hearty and nutritious split pea soup perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s budget-friendly, healthy, and easy to make.

Ingredients

2 cups dried split peas
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaf and blend soup until smooth if desired.
Serve hot.

Notes

Soak split peas overnight for faster cooking.
Add more broth if soup is too thick.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American