VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Even the pickiest eater will request this vegetarian split pea soup recipe time and again. Thick and well-seasoned, it's a nutritional powerhouse packed with fiber and protein. It's wonderful with a slice of crusty French bread. -Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Shredded carrots and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; return to pan and heat through. If desired, garnish with carrots and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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