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Caramelized Lemon & Pistachios
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Split Pea Soup
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free Vegan

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

1 hour

Time
Estimate
1 hour

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Winter

Typical
Season
Winter

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Winter

Split Pea Soup

from Split Pea Soup with Caramelized Lemon & Pistachios with Sprout Salad, the Week of March 18, 2012.
View the previous recipe for this meal.

Gloomy Winter days call for Split Pea Soup. If making it vegan, add smoked paprika to taste. Alternatively, highlight it with chunks of ham for the meat lovers version. This soup works well to simmer with a ham bone for additional flavor, although it is delicious without. Soak the split peas overnight and this dish will only be 45 minutes to cook, otherwise, plan on about 1-2 hours of simmering.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, large, peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 cups split peas
  • 1 cup ham, roughly chopped, optional- leave out for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, optional, nice if not using the ham

Serving Size: 6 People

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Preparation Instructions

Combine the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and split peas (as well as the ham bone, if using). Add water until everything is covered.

Bring up to a slight boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until everything is soft and cooked through. Stir occasionally. If your split peas were soaked, plan on only 30-45 minutes of simmering.

Alternatively, place everything in a crockpot, set on high heat for 4-6 hours.

A pressure cooker, will probably take between 15-25 minutes depending on your equipment.

If you prefer your soup smooth, simply puree it with an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to your blender.

If using the ham chunks, toss them in for the final 10 minutes, otherwise spice it up with the smoked paprika.