Vegan Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas (soaked for 2 hours and drained)
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over...: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Rinse the soaked split peas and add them...: Rinse the soaked split peas and add them to the pot along with the diced potatoes. Stir everything together.

3. 3

   Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil,...: Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender and begin to break down.

4. 4

   Add salt and pepper to taste. If you...: Add salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup while keeping some texture.

5. 5

   Ladle into bowls and serve hot! Garnish with...: Ladle into bowls and serve hot! Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.