SIMPLE VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup image

I like this soup so much that I often make it weekly during cooler months.

Provided by Doug in Manhattan

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup dried split peas
5 cups cold water
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch coarse salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
3 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 cup sliced carrots, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Inspect peas, discarding any stones, foreign matter, or unattractive peas. Place peas in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove pea dust.
Transfer drained peas into a pot with a lid and a heavy, heat-diffusing bottom. Add water, onion, celery, ketchup, olive oil, salt, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a very slow simmer. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom every 7 to 12 minutes, until peas have largely fallen apart, about 1 1/2 hours.
Stir carrots into the soup. Cook, covered, stirring often, until peas are completely dissolved and soup is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 124.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g