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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed (½-inch)
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3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced (½-inch)
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3 medium celery stalks, sliced (½-inch)
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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8 cups unsalted vegetable broth
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1 pound dried split green peas
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
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½ ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about ⅓ cup; see Tip)
Directions
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
367 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
64g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.