VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Pressure cooker version of split pea soup for vegetarians. Smoky flavor added using chipotle peppers.

Provided by Lura

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

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup dried split peas
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried chipotle chile pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Place vegetables, vegetable broth, peas, thyme, chile pepper, salt and pepper in a pressure cooker. Cover. When pressure cooker reaches full pressure, cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Add cooked orzo and serve.
  • Note: If you would like creamier soup, puree soup in a food processor or blender. Add additional broth to bring the soup to the consistency you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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