SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH TOFU

Split Pea Soup with Tofu image

This thick and creamy soup is perfect to warm you up on a rainy day, and the ingredients are very simple.

Provided by LAURENMU

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 small red potatoes, diced
1 cup peeled, diced carrots
1 pound dry green split peas
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) package soft tofu
1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender.
In a large pot, mix the onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, and split peas. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu and spinach until creamy, and mix into the pot. Season with basil, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 1 hour. If the soup becomes too thick, add water. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 5.9 g