VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Make and share this Vegetarian Split Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups dried split peas
7 cups water (may need more) or 7 cups vegetable stock (may need more)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups onions, minced
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 potato, diced
fresh ground black pepper
1 -4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (or red wine vinegar)
sesame oil (optional)
fresh ripe tomatoes, diced (optional)
fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent split peas from sticking to bottom of pot.
  • Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potato. (You can saute these first or add them in directly if you want a fat free soup).
  • Partially cover and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.(You may need to add extra water).
  • Season to taste with pepper and vinegar.
  • Serve with a drizzle of sesame oil, diced tomato and minced parsley.

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