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

Zyion Williams
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was hearty and satisfying.


Sakr Al Ali
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


MOIZ CH
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's vegetarian and so easy to make.


Adrianna
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with nutrients.


Joseph Masopeh
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I'm not a huge fan of split pea soup, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was flavorful and comforting.


Zubair ronaq Kashmiri
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's vegetarian and packed with protein.


farouk mohammed
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I love the addition of the lemon zest to this soup. It really brightens up the flavor.


Amelia Betty
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some carrots, celery, and potatoes to mine and it was delicious.


Daniel Jaramillo
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Kamran Alam
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with nutrients.


alex imoh
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was hearty and satisfying. I would definitely make it again.


Yasir Mama
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Aisha Magliquian
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was so flavorful and comforting. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest. It really brightened up the flavor.


Shabaz Butt
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's vegetarian and packed with protein. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


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