Vegan Split Pea Soup
Vegan Split Pea Soup is a comforting and hearty dish made from split peas, offering a rich, earthy flavor and smooth texture. It's a nutritious, plant-based option that is naturally filling and full of savory goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 7½ cups water
- 2 cups dried split peas
- ½ cup barley
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, sautéing until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the water, split peas, barley, and salt, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.This step allows the flavors to meld as the peas and barley cook slowly, becoming tender and absorbing the savory seasoning while the soup thickens.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, thyme, and pepper to the pot. Continue simmering for about 1 hour, until the peas and vegetables are tender. This step ensures the vegetables soften and absorb the flavors of the broth, while the herbs infuse the soup with a fragrant, savory depth.