I love split pea soup in the winter time when it’s freezing out (like it was today)
…or even in the Spring.
Packed with protein and veggies to fill you up and warm you up,
this soup is also SO easy to make.
Just like my mama used to make – but with no MSG.
(The Manischewitz pre-packaged bag of split pea soup
she used to make had MSG in it! No wonder I was so thirsty after eating it.
Just one more reason to read ingredients before you buy/eat something!)
Benefits:
Split Peas: High in protein + fiber
Onions + Garlic: “Natures Anti-biotic” so it’s great for fighting colds
Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory + anti bacterial- great for immune system and weight loss.
Split Pea Soup
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 Tbs olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
2 cups carrots, sliced or approx 2 carrots
2 cups celery, sliced, or approx 2 celery sticks
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups split peas (soaked for at least 10 min, then rinsed)
6 cups water
3/4 tsp sea salt
optional
1/4 tsp turmeric
3 pieces organic turkey bacon, chopped or 2 organic nitrite-free hot dogs, sliced
few sprigs of parsley (for garnish)
*Serves approx 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. Soak split peas for at least 10 minutes in water (overnight is preferable, as it enhances digestibility, which helps with bloat and gas!). Drain and rinse, making sure it’s throughly cleaned.
2. In a large pot, over medium heat, add olive oil, and sautee onion for approx 1-2 minutes until glassy. Add carrots and cook for approx 1-2 minutes (they take a little longer to cook than other vegetables). Then, add celery and garlic. Mix well.
3. Add the split peas and water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to a medium-low simmer, and cover. Cook for approx 1 hour, or until the peas are soft and the consistency is thick (not watery). Stir occasionally.
5. Once the soup is thick and the peas have absorbed the water, add sea salt.
6. If you would like to add turkey bacon or hot dogs, either cook them on a separate pan and add on top as a garnish, or add to soup and let sit in hot soup for at least 10 minutes.
Ladle into a bowl and top with parsley.
Voila! Enjoy!
Be satiated. Be delish. Be well.
xox
be well,
arielle
