VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP I

Vegan Split Pea Soup I image

This makes a very thick vegetarian split pea soup. To make it thinner, reduce the amount of split peas or add more water. Depending on the density of split peas, it may take a while for the vegetables and peas to soften, but you can't really overcook this soup; just stir occasionally, and add water if it gets too dry. Seasonings can be altered to taste. Tastes even better reheated.

Provided by Deborah Sah

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

Time 3h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dried split peas
½ cup barley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
7 ½ cups water
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
½ cup chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the oil, onion, bay leaf and garlic for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add the peas, barley, salt and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme and ground black pepper. Simmer for another hour, or until the peas and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 386.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g