SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH TEMPEH BACON AND CHIPOTLE CREAM

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Split pea soup is usually made with ham, but in this recipe the smoky flavor comes from the tempeh bacon and chipotle cream. From Chef Tal Ronnen's wonderful cookbook, The Conscious Cook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

sea salt
4 tablespoons healthy margarine (Smart Balance or Earth Balance)
2 shallots, minced (or red onion)
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
5 cups vegetable broth (or faux chicken stock)
1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 slices tempeh bacon (Smoky Tempeh Bacon)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (or use regular)
1/2 cup thick cashew cream (Cashew Cream(Regular and Thick) or use storebought)
1/2 chipotle chile in adobo
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Put a large stockpot over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the margarine and stir until melted, being careful not to let it burn. This will create a nonstick effect.
  • Add the shallots, leeks, carrot, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the rosemary, bay leaf, and paprika and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add the stock and split peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the tempeh bacon and fry on both sides until crisp. Cool and coarsley crumble. Serve the soup with the chipotle cream and tempeh bacon. Enjoy!
  • Chipotle Cream:.
  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well mixed.

Byron Williams
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Overall, this split pea soup with tempeh bacon and chipotle cream is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


pastel wolfy9
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Versatile Recipe! This recipe is very versatile. You can easily customize it to your own taste preferences.


rosanna argenio
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Budget-Friendly! This soup is very budget-friendly. It's made with affordable ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store.


Dikshya subedi
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Easy Weeknight Meal! This soup is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's ready in under an hour.


Shajahan Sharafudeen
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Great for Meal Prep! This soup is perfect for meal prep. It reheats well and tastes just as good the next day.


ME_KO 192
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Healthy and Tasty! This soup is not only delicious, but it's also healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Wilding Boy
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New Favorite Soup! This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting. I can't wait to make it again!


Baban Mundi
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Definitely Recommend! I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves split pea soup. It's a great way to change up your usual soup routine.


Cindy Herman
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Delicious Twist on a Classic! This recipe puts a delicious twist on a classic split pea soup. The tempeh bacon and chipotle cream add a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Somona Jacob
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Great Recipe! I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover split peas.


Mirza Pro
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Perfect Comfort Food! This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.


Abdullrahman Isa
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Easy and Delicious! This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. I'm already planning on making it again next week!


Sharron Smith
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So Good! I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of tempeh bacon and chipotle cream took it to the next level.


Asad Ijaz
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Amazing Flavor! This soup is packed with flavor. I was surprised at how well the tempeh bacon and chipotle cream complemented the split peas. Will definitely make it again!


Laura Axon
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Excellent! Exactly what I was craving. I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. I especially loved the texture of the split peas.


Esther Kabeikirize
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Delicious and Hearty! I'm always looking for new vegan soup recipes, and this one definitely hit the spot. The tempeh bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the chipotle cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Amir Osama
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Split Pea Delight! This soup is a comforting bowl of goodness. I swapped out the chipotle cream for a dollop of sour cream, and it was still incredibly flavorful. My family loved it!


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