Split-pea Soup ( Vegan / Vegetarian )

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb split peas, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the peas in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. bring to a boil. cover, remove from heat, and set aside for 1 hour.
• 2 meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• 3 add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and bay leaf.
• 4 cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 15 minutes.
• 5 drain the peas and add them to the vegetables along with the broth. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently until the peas are softened, about 45 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat. set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
• 7 remove and discard the bay leaf.
• 8 transfer some of the soup to a blender, filling it no more than halfway. puree until smooth. repeat with the remaining soup.
• 9 return the soup to the pot and place over medium heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• 10 season with the salt and pepper.