Vegetarian Flavourful Split Pea Soup
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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups water and 3 cubes Vegetable Bouillon (McCormick)2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chopped carrots2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried marjoram1/4 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper5 tbl shredded carrots
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stiring occasionally. Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly. In small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with shreded carrots. Yield: 7 servings.
Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 223.5
  • Total Fat: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 823.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 16.2 g
  • Protein: 16.3 g

Member Reviews
  • DOTTIDEAS
     I omitted the salt and used white pepper, used Better Than Boullion Vegetable Base, cooked in slow cooker for 8 hours, no need to puree. Will make often. - 2/10/10
  • DAISYKITTEN.CM
     This sounds great. I LOVE pea soup, but the only way I've ever had it is with chunks of ham in it. I'm excited, and will be making this for dinner tonight. - 3/10/09
  • WENDYJOHN1
     Amazing flavor. It's a family favorite now. - 3/15/11
  • MYOWNHERO
     Delicious. I used home made broth instead of bouillon cubes to cut down on salt, but the spices and veggies were wonderful. - 8/2/10
  • EATYOURBROCCOLI
     Outstanding recipe, I made it a couple of days ago. It is very hearty, you do not miss the ham in this recipe. I did not puree it, it was soft enough. - 10/8/09
  • FISHGUT3
     thanks - 2/8/20
  • FRANCA13
     Very tasty and filling. I prefer to extend the cook time to 2 hours and skip the pureeing. I just happen to think a chunkier texture is more satisfying and keeps me feeling full longer since my body has to work a little harder to digest it. Very quick and easy to prepare. A new favorite! - 1/28/14
  • CD14277958
     Just made a pot of this and it was good! In general, I don't care for marjoram or cumin, but I made it as written and the seasoning was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe. - 12/9/13
  • FORCONNOR23
     My husband and I LOVE this recipe... fast, low calorie, and beyond filling! - 12/1/13
  • SHECASPER1
     I made this tonight. I substituted with chicken broth and did not add the carrots. I also added some extra spice. It was yummy. I will make it in the future. - 7/1/12
  • MASHAMOO
     Yum. Used 1/2 tsp vegetable base instead of bullion, and garnished with fake bacon bits. - 3/9/12
  • WSMJT10
     Excellent and delicious recipe!!! Only change was to use chicken bouillon instead of vegetable (out of it). Pureed 3/4 of recipe and left the rest whole. Didn't need anything else added to it! - 10/9/11
  • LUCKYBUG29
     ...made it without the bouillon and salt. I did use organic free range chicken broth which did have 550mg sodium...plus rest of ingredients. It was delish. Thank you, REDHEN55 ! - 6/28/11
  • BRIDGETC140
     I made this, but just used water instead of broth or bouillon. I also added a tiny zucchini and left out the salt, but I otherwise followed the recipe to the T. I ended up with 8.5 cups (8.5 servings) at 79 calories per serving. It was pretty good and so low calorie, I will make it again. - 2/5/11
  • CREATEJOY74
     delicious - 1/11/11
  • LLOYD2021
     Loved it - 12/15/10
  • FOOFIE17
     Making it right now. It's perfect on a snowy day. Thank you! - 12/11/10
  • DAYSDELIGHT
     Like some others, I left out the salt as well. It really doesn't need it. I didn't puree it either, but hubby and I both enjoyed it. I'll definitely make this one again. - 12/11/10
  • MEESCHKA
     I didn't have marjoram so I used Oregano. Very good flavors in this soup. I only pureed about 3 cups of it and left the rest chunky. I like a chunkier soup rather than a thick paste. My husband and I both liked it. - 11/15/10
  • MOMAND3SONS
     Awesome recipe! - 11/14/10
  • CD8160184
     I'm going to make this as my soup of the week for next week. Can't wait to try. - 11/10/10
  • ROCKETNUT
     Awesome soup - I skipped the salt and used low sodium Better than Boullion and it had plenty of flavor, still! I just pureed part of it, so it's good and thick, but still has chunks of veggies in it. Great soup, will do this again! - 11/9/10
  • BONNIESHIVELY
     loved it - 2/18/10
  • MUDDYDAISY
     Oh, and I precooked three slices of turkey bacon to put in the soup while it simmered... I really think that was probably empty calories because I don't think it flavored the soup all that much. - 2/15/10
  • VIGILANT20
     I threw it in the crockpot and used homemade veggie broth, good solution for those of you worried about sodium. But taste wise the salt really helps. I ended up adding garlic salt and pepper. - 2/14/10



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