Yellow Split Pea Soup
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(47)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and chopped
- Kernels from 4 ears corn, about 2 1⁄2 cups
- 3⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- 3⁄4 cup Cashew Cream, recipe below
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3⁄4 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours, if not using a Vitamix
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- toppings options: chives, extra fresh corn kernels, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, coconut bacon, olive oil for drizzling
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the cashew cream. Combine the cashews, water, and salt in a blender and process until very smooth. Set 3/4 cup aside.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in the broth, split peas, potato, corn, paprika, and salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, until the split peas are completely tender.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, or puree about half of it in a regular blender and return it to the pot. Stir in the Cashew Cream and apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. (I added up to 1 teaspoon more sea salt here). Serve piping hot, with any desired toppings.
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Chef's notes
Thanks to the protein-packed split peas and rich cashew cream, this soup is hearty enough to be a meal on its own. I like to top it with crispy coconut bacon, chives, and fresh parsley and serve it with a hunk of good crusty bread like this easy no-knead bread.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for several months.
