vegetarian split pea soup

Name: Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) vegetable stock; 2 cup(s) water; 2 cup(s) dried split green peas, rinsed; 1 - medium onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) celery, chopped; 1 cup(s) carrot, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) marjoram, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 3/8 teaspoon(s) cumin; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; - sour cream to serve (optional); - shredded cheddar cheese to serve (optional); - croutons or crusty bread to serve (optional)

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Sarah Farrand

Saginaw, MI

Updated on Sep 14, 2012

You will not miss the meat in this hearty, simple, delicious meal of a soup. The smoky flavor from cumin and blend of fresh vegetables and dried herbs will be more than enough to have you coming back for more!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 main dish servings

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
2 cups dried split green peas, rinsed
1 - medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, dried
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
3/8 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
- sour cream to serve (optional)
- shredded cheddar cheese to serve (optional)
- croutons or crusty bread to serve (optional)

How To Make vegetarian split pea soup

Step 1

In a stockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add salt and pepper, adding more or less to your taste. Simmer an additional 10 minutes.
Step 3

Puree right in the pot if you have an immersion blender. Otherwise, let cool slightly, and puree in batches in a blender or processor. You can eat the soup without pureeing, of course, if you prefer the textures! It's yummy either way!
Step 4

Serve with a small dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of sharp cheddar, or do both, or neither! Serve with croutons or crusty bread and enjoy!
Step 5

NOTE - You can alternatively make this in a slow cooker and set on low for 2-3 hours. Sometimes, there is no need to puree it when using the crockpot, as the cooking process renders everything so soft already. Bonus!
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