Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

This vegetarian split pea soup is rich in iron and fiber.

Prep Time: 15min | Cook Time: 1hr | Total Time: 1hr 15min | Yield 16

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large carrot, chopped

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cups green split peas, rinsed and cleaned

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 4 cups water

• Bay leaf

• ¼ teaspoon thyme

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté carrots and onion in olive oil.

2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a rapid boil for 20 minutes. Then simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thick, about another 40 minutes.

3. Serve with croutons on top and a salad.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 2 cups

Calories: 245

Total Fat: 2 g

Total Carbohydrates:302 g

Dietary Fiber: 11 g

Protein: 11 g

Equivalents: 1 starch, 3 vegetable proteins