Green Split-Pea Soup
Description
This comforting Green Split-Pea Soup is a hearty, plant-based meal that relies on the natural creaminess of split peas to create a rich texture without any dairy. The dish is infused with the aromatic warmth of cardamom, rosemary, and thyme, balanced by the sweetness of slow-cooked carrots and onions. Perfect for cold evenings, it is simple to prepare using a hands-off baking method that allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying, home-style dinner that is both nourishing and delicious.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
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In a soaked 4-quart clay pot or a Dutch oven, combine the rinsed green split peas, carrots, leek, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and cardamom.
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Pour in 6 cups of water, ensuring ingredients are submerged.
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Cover the pot and place it in the cold oven, then set the temperature to 450°F (232°C).
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Bake until the peas are soft and mushy, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
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Check the soup by stirring; the peas should break down easily.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the carrots, leek, onion, thyme sprig, and bay leaf.
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Mash the softened garlic cloves directly into the soup for extra flavor.
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Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh minced dill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.5g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Sodium 150mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 85.9g29%
- Dietary Fiber 26.8g108%
- Sugars 12.8g
- Protein 17.7g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
