Green Split Pea Soup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, in small dices
- 1 large carrot, in small dices
- 2 celery ribs, in small dices
- 1 red bell pepper, in small dices
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4–5 drops liquid smoke
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dried green split peas, well rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cup sweet potato, cubed
- Juice from half a lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- To garnish: minced spring or green onion, minced parsley, dusting of smoked paprika, lemon wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir well, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender, but not burnt, stirring occasionally.
Add the smoked paprika, oregano, and liquid smoke and mix well. Add the broth, split peas, bay leaf, and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and continue cooking, uncovered, until the peas and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove the soup from the heat and add the juice of half a lemon. Serve the soup garnished with the spring onions, parsley, and smoked paprika. Bon appétit!
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