Description
This Split Pea & Carrot Soup recipe offers a comforting and healthy meal. It combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the hearty, creamy texture of split peas, creating a soup that feels like a cozy hug. This easy Split Pea & Carrot Soup is perfect for chilly evenings and simple to make with pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green split peas (soak for 1–2 hours)
- 2 cups carrots (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional garnish, for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the green split peas in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 1–2 hours until peas plump up for a smooth, creamy texture in your soup.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3–5 minutes, before stirring in diced carrots.
- Drain soaked peas, then add them to the pot with broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring everything to a gentle boil before reducing to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the soup cook on low heat for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally until peas are tender and the soup develops a rich, thick consistency.
- Remove the bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or leave a few pea chunks for added rustic texture.
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste, warming the soup through for another minute. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot to warm your soul.
- Optional: Top with fresh parsley or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, top your Split Pea & Carrot Soup with fresh parsley or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Soaking green split peas for 1–2 hours shortens cooking time and ensures a smoother, creamier soup texture.
- Sauté onions and garlic gently to develop deep flavor without browning.
- Simmer patiently on low heat, stirring occasionally, to prevent peas from sticking and ensure a silky result.
- Blend to your preference: fully smooth for a velvety bowl or slightly chunky for rustic comfort.
- Add salt and pepper after blending to avoid tough peas and tailor the soup to your taste.
- Brighten each serving with fresh garnishes like parsley or Greek yogurt for contrast.
- This healthy Split Pea Carrot Soup is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg