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Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe
by Micheline

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

This is my version of a vegetarian split pea soup that is as tasty and comforting as the ham version except there is not meat added.

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: Canada Canadian
Cook time: Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (454 gr) carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano
  • 1 cup (225 gr) red potatoes, diced
  • 1 lb (454 gr) dried split peas (green or yellow)
  • 1 cup (225 gr) celery, diced
  • 1 cup (225 gr) yellow onions, diced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) black Pepper
  • 1/2 (2 ml) to 1 tsp (5 ml) salt (adjust to your taste)
  • 8 cups (1024 ml) or (2 X 900 ml) vegetable stock
  • 1/8 cup (28 gr) olive oïl
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground laurel or 2 bay leaves (remove bay leaves before serving

Directions

  1. In a dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, oregano, salt (start with 1/2 tsp and adjust at the end of cooking) and pepper in the olive oïl until the onions are translucent about 10 to 15 minutes. Add carrots, celery, potatoes and 1/2 cup (113 gr) split peas, vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes. Skim off foam while cooking. Add other 1/2 cup (113 gr) of split peas and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes or until peas as soft. Stir frequently during cooking. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot.