Yellow Split Pea Soup
Serves 6 to 8
Time 1 hr 25 min
Try this simple, satisfying pea soup with yellow split peas in place of the customary green variety. Smoked paprika stands in for traditional bacon or ham and adds a subtle heat. Leftovers freeze well.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dried yellow split peas
- 1 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, celery and carrots, and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
Add water, as needed, to prevent burning.
Add garlic, turmeric, chile flakes, thyme, bay leaf, peas, potato, salt and 4 cups water.
Cover, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer until split peas are completely soft and falling apart, about 1 hour.
Remove bay leaf and purée soup with an upright or immersion blender.
Stir in smoked paprika and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1 cup, 150 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 29g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 8g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dried yellow split peas
- 1 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt