Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery into small pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3. 3

   Add Split Peas and Broth

   Add the split peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Season the Soup

   Add the bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the split peas are tender.

6. 6

   Finish the Soup

   Remove the bay leaves, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust seasoning to taste. Blend the soup with an immersion blender for a creamy texture, if desired.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.