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Photo of warm split pea soup from "Split Pea Soup" recipe by Green Smoothie Girl

Split Pea Soup

This hearty soup is a tasty blend of spices and vegetables to warm body and soul.

Course Main Course, Soup
10 minutes
1 hour
1 hour 10 minutes
6

  • 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup dried split peas, rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed well
  • 7 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 diced carrots
  • 2 diced celery stocks
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.

  2. Add the peas, rice, bay leaf, salt and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme and pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.