Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

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You won't miss the meat in this easy vegetarian split pea soup. We use finely grated Parmesan cheese to infuse the soup with a rich, savory flavor. Fresh thyme leaves add floral notes, with extra added for an attractive garnish before serving.

Jasmine Smith

Updated on April 19, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup — Photo: Fred Hardy

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed (½-inch)
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced (½-inch)
3 medium celery stalks, sliced (½-inch)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 cups unsalted vegetable broth
1 pound dried split green peas
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
½ ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about ⅓ cup; see Tip)

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, potato, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, split peas, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until the split peas are tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in thyme. Divide the soup evenly among 8 bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with additional thyme, if desired.

Tip

To finely grate hard cheeses like Parmesan, use a microplane grater.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat over medium heat. If needed, add additional heated broth to thin the soup.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367	Calories
4g	Fat
64g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 23g	82%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Vitamin A 5340IU	107%
Sodium 463mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

Directions

Tip

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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