Split Pea Soup Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 5 celery stalks
- 1 carrot
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon tarragon
- Optional: barley, for added texture
- Optional garnish: bacon, croutons, sour cream, etc.
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Wash and dice the celery stalks.
- Peel and slice the carrot.
- Measure out the salt, pepper, and tarragon.
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Cooking:
- In a large pot, combine all the prepared ingredients.
- Heat the pot over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
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Blending:
- After simmering, carefully transfer the soup into a blender in batches.
- Alternatively, use a hand blender directly in the pot to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the stove and heat through.
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Optional Addition:
- If using barley, stir it into the soup after blending.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
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Serving:
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Garnish with your choice of toppings such as crispy bacon bits, crunchy croutons, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh herbs.
- Serve hot and enjoy this comforting and nutritious Split Pea Soup!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 294.8 per serving
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Sodium: 456mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.6g
- Fiber: 13.6g
- Sugar: 10.8g
- Protein: 20.2g
Recipe Notes:
- This Split Pea Soup recipe is not only delicious but also packed with healthy vegetables and fiber.
- Feel free to customize it by adding other vegetables or spices according to your taste preferences.
- Serve it as a comforting meal on a chilly evening or as a nutritious lunch option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer preservation. Simply reheat before serving.
