Description
A hearty and nutritious stew packed with protein from split peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in split peas, broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This stew can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg