This recipe has simple ingredients yet is rich in flavor. The rosemary adds sweetness to the vegetables and split peas. A hint of olive oil does the rest. You can blend all or part of it if you like a smoother texture.
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Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Small Onion diced
2 Cloves Garlic chopped
1 Cup Carrots diced
½ Cup Celery diced
1 Cup Green Split Peas rinsed
6 Cups Water or Vegetable Stock
2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary chopped
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
2 Cups Fresh Peas
Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery, and lightly sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the split peas and water or stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and add the rosemary. Simmer until the split peas are tender, about 40 minutes. Add salt. Continue to cook until the beans are very tender.
- For a smoother soup, blend all or part of it. Add the fresh peas and simmer just until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Adjust the salt, if needed, and add pepper to taste.
- Consider serving with Spicy Roasted Squash.
Nutritional information
Yields: 6 servings
Calories: 182
Carbohydrates: 29.2 g
Fiber: 11.7 g
Protein: 11.0 g
Fat: 3.0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 336 mg
Calcium: 67 mg
Source: DrHyman.com and Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine
