Vegetarian Flavourful Split Pea Soup


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Vegetarian Flavourful Split Pea Soup calories by ingredient


Introduction

Changes made to calculate the calorie and sodium more correctly. Changes made to calculate the calorie and sodium more correctly.
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, rinsed
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 cup chopped carrots
    2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    1/2 tsp dried marjoram
    1/4 tsp ground cumin
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp pepper
    5 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.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Amazing flavor. It's a family favorite now. - 3/15/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    thanks - 2/8/20


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Very Good
    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


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    Incredible!
    My husband and I LOVE this recipe... fast, low calorie, and beyond filling! - 12/1/13


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Very Good
    Yum. Used 1/2 tsp vegetable base instead of bullion, and garnished with fake bacon bits. - 3/9/12


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Incredible!
    ...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


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    Good
    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


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    Incredible!
    delicious - 1/11/11


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    Very Good
    Loved it - 12/15/10


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    Making it right now. It's perfect on a snowy day. Thank you! - 12/11/10


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Incredible!
    Awesome recipe! - 11/14/10


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm going to make this as my soup of the week for next week. Can't wait to try. - 11/10/10


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    Incredible!
    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


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    Incredible!
    loved it - 2/18/10


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    Very Good
    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


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    Very Good
    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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    I like chunky soup so I will not be pureeing this...if it's simmered long enough, I'd guess everything will be tender. I LOVE & used Better than Bouillon products! They even have "No Chicken" chicken flavored base as well as "No Beef" which obviously is beef flavored; neither have any meat in them. - 2/12/10


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    I'm guessing most of the sodium comes from the salt, and the vegetable bouillon cubes - you can probably leave out the salt altogether, and find broth/bouillion that is salt-free. - 2/10/10


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    I adore soup, and love the concept of this. I will add it to my recipe collection, as it is always good to have something different to cook. - 2/10/10


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    Incredible!
    Very yummy! - 10/5/09


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    Sodium too high - 7/1/09