SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH TEMPEH BACON AND CHIPOTLE CREAM

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Split pea soup is usually made with ham, but in this recipe the smoky flavor comes from the tempeh bacon and chipotle cream. From Chef Tal Ronnen's wonderful cookbook, The Conscious Cook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

sea salt
4 tablespoons healthy margarine (Smart Balance or Earth Balance)
2 shallots, minced (or red onion)
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
5 cups vegetable broth (or faux chicken stock)
1 1/2 cups split peas, rinsed
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 slices tempeh bacon (Smoky Tempeh Bacon)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (or use regular)
1/2 cup thick cashew cream (Cashew Cream(Regular and Thick) or use storebought)
1/2 chipotle chile in adobo
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Put a large stockpot over medium heat. Sprinkle the bottom with a pinch of salt and heat for 1 minute. Add the margarine and stir until melted, being careful not to let it burn. This will create a nonstick effect.
  • Add the shallots, leeks, carrot, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the rosemary, bay leaf, and paprika and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add the stock and split peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the tempeh bacon and fry on both sides until crisp. Cool and coarsley crumble. Serve the soup with the chipotle cream and tempeh bacon. Enjoy!
  • Chipotle Cream:.
  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until well mixed.

oladeji family
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I'm going to make this soup for dinner tonight.


Israel Jaimes
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This soup looks delicious!


John Portelli
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I can't wait to try this soup!


Victory Samuel
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kaytrell Thomas
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Khalid Sameer
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This soup is amazing!


Witness Tesha
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5/5 stars!


Yassine Elkhlifi
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves split pea soup or is looking for a new and exciting soup recipe to try.


Ian Simmonds
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This soup is very affordable to make. It's a great option for a budget-friendly meal.


Naol Feleke
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these ingredients on hand, so I can make this soup anytime.


Loren Moore
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This soup is very easy to make. I was able to have it on the table in less than an hour.


Imran Chughtai
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I'm a vegetarian, so I was looking for a split pea soup recipe that didn't use ham. This recipe was perfect! The tempeh bacon was a great substitute for ham.


Raja kanran 125
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tempeh bacon and chipotle cream.


olivia mccray
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Matheo Huerta
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling, so it's a great option for a meal.


RAJA TEHMOOr JEHANGIR
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I'm a big fan of chipotle peppers, so I was excited to try this recipe. The chipotle cream was the perfect finishing touch to the soup. It added just the right amount of heat and smokiness.


Chad Bush
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tempeh. I had some leftover from a stir-fry, and it worked perfectly in this soup.


Hujaifa Hujaifa
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of split pea soup, but the addition of tempeh bacon and chipotle cream really made it something special.


Fremont Thirion
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This split pea soup was a delicious and hearty meal! The tempeh bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the chipotle cream gave it a bit of a kick. I would definitely make this again.


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