Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Split Pea Soup
Total time1 hr 15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time1 hr
4.8(20)
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb (about 2 ¼ cups) green split peas, rinsed
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedcrusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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