VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP

Vegetarian Split Pea and Lentil Soup image

Provided by EZGoingEric

Categories Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups dried split peas or 1 (1 lb) bag dried split peas
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 large onions, chopped
6 medium garlic cloves, sliced
5 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 sweet potato, diced
1 cup cooked lentils
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Place first 7 ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil and then simmer on low, partially covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Saute in olive oil and then add onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potato.
Partially cover and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed.
Blend until smooth with hand mixer.
Add lentils.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 66.2, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 17, Sugar 9.2, Protein 15.7