Split Pea Vegetable Soup

4.78 from 58 votes

I love a protein packed meal, and this Split Pea Vegetable Soup is loaded. There are so many healthy benefits in split peas, and they taste great too!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword split pea soup, split pea vegetable soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 538kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the veggies and seasonings:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion - chopped
2 cups carrots (about 4-5 carrots) - chopped
1 cup celery (about 2 stalks) - chopped
3 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper - to taste

For the potatoes and split peas:

9-10 cups lower-sodium chicken broth - or vegetable broth for vegetarian recipe
3 cups yellow potatoes (one pound) - chopped
2 cups dried green split peas (one pound) - rinsed and sorted
3 whole bay leaves
half and half - to serve, optional

Instructions

Sauté Veggies. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and then onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about five minutes, and then add the garlic and seasonings. Stir for a minute.
2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 cups carrots (about 4-5 carrots), 1 cup celery (about 2 stalks), 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Add broth and remaining ingredients. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add the chopped potatoes, split peas, and bay leaves. Simmer for about 45-60 minutes, or until split peas are al dente or softened, according to your tastes.
9-10 cups lower-sodium chicken broth, 3 cups yellow potatoes (one pound), 2 cups dried green split peas (one pound), 3 whole bay leaves
Check seasonings and serve. Taste the soup, and add additional seasonings, if desired. Serve with a swirl of half and half, if you like. (We like it plain.)
half and half (optional)

Notes

Unlike whole dried peas or beans, split peas do not need to be soaked. They also cook much faster than dried beans, and this recipe was complete in just over an hour.
Chicken or ham could also be added, for even more protein.
Leftovers are great if stored in the refrigerator, up to four days. You may need to add extra broth.

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