Hearty Split Pea Soup with Lemon & Olive Oil Croutons

Split pea soup has been enjoyed for centuries and is a popular dish in many cultures around the world. It is known for its hearty and comforting flavors.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Hearty Split Pea Soup with Lemon & Olive Oil Croutons

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Split peas
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 slices Bread
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the split peas and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Add split peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until split peas are soft.
4. While the soup is cooking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut bread into cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until crispy.
5. Remove the soup from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
6. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup hot, topped with the lemon & olive oil croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.