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spiced split pea soup vegan

Spiced Split Pea Soup - Vegan & Gluten Free

This warming winter-y soup is both easy and delicious. Made with protein rich yellow split peas and featuring an array of Eastern inspired spices, it's the perfect answer to busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine MAINS, RECIPES, SOUPS AND STEWS
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups dried yellow split peas (rinsed and sorted)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 stalks celery (peeled and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup yellow or white onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp sea salt (more or less if desired)
  • black pepper - to taste

Spice Mix

  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp coriander
  • 3/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp clove

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and saute for 3 minutes. Toss in garlic, celery and carrots, saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Add spices and stirring constantly, saute for approx. 30 seconds (this will just help bring the dried spices to life)
  • Pour in broth, water and rinsed yellow split peas. Raise stove setting to high, and bring contents to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and lightly simmer for 60-75 minutes (or until yellow split peas are soft and tender, which will vary on brand and size of peas.). 
  • If desired, use a food processor or immersion tool to blend the soup. I like to puree about half the soup, leaving the other half thicker and chunkier, then combining them together. However, this is totally optional. Taste for desired saltiness and add more if needed. Season with black pepper. 

Notes

  • For an extra heartier and creamier (if blending) split pea soup, add in two medium sized peeled and chopped potatoes when adding the other vegetables to the soup.
  • Split peas can vary and absorb the liquid differently. If you feel you need to add more broth or water, add 1/4 cup at time, as to not add too much liquid.
  • If the split pea soup isn't thickening up as much as you'd like while cooking, uncovered for the final 20-30 minutes of simmering time.
  • Split pea soup is notorious for thickening as it rests and cools. When reheating, it can be thinned with more water or broth.
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