This chunky vegetarian split pea soup is every bit as delicious as the soup that my mom used to make. It is simply – green split peas, onions, carrots and celery cooked until tender, partially pureed and seasoned. It’s a really easy one to make, so comforting and very nostalgic for me.

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Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Course Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 medium onions chopped
• 1 cup carrots chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 2 cups dried green split peas rinsed
• ¼ cup celery leaves chopped
• ¼ cup parsley chopped
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour until peas are tender.
• Check for seasoning. Cool slightly before blending the soup with a hand blender. Return to heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve with crispy shredded carrots and a hunk of bread.