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Nourishing Split Pea Soup

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A hearty and satisfying soup made from split peas, vegetables, and flavorful spices, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup Carrot, finely diced
  • 1 cup Celery, finely diced
  • 8 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1.5 cups Green Split Peas, rinsed
  • 2 small or 1 large Bay Leaves
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Ham Bone, meaty (optional)
  • Fresh Thyme, optional
  • Hearty Buttered Bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and finely dice the onions, carrots, and celery.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add diced onions, sauté until translucent, then add carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add Seasonings and Garlic: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add Broth and Peas: Pour in the broth, add split peas and bay leaves, stir to combine.
  5. Cook the Soup: Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
  6. Add the Ham Bone: Add the ham bone or smoked paprika, cover, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  7. Check Consistency and Season: Check the soup’s consistency, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve with hearty bread.

Notes

This soup can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting the ham bone. Customize the spices according to your taste preferences.

Nutrition

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