Easy Yellow Split Pea Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Vegetables & Oil

01 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped into small pieces
03 - 2 stalks of celery, chopped
04 - 2 medium-sized carrots, cut into thin rounds
05 - 4 cloves of fresh garlic, finely chopped

→ Main Ingredients

06 - 1 pound of dried yellow split peas
07 - 7 cups of vegetable stock
08 - 1 medium russet potato, cut into half-inch cubes

→ Seasonings

09 - 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
11 - 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
12 - Salt and black pepper to your liking

# Instructions:

01 - Drizzle olive oil across the bottom of a big pot and warm it up over medium heat until it's nice and hot.
02 - Toss in your chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Let them cook for around 10 minutes, stirring them frequently, until they start getting tender and the onions turn translucent.
03 - Mix in the minced garlic and keep stirring for about a minute until you can really smell that amazing garlic aroma filling your kitchen.
04 - Pour in the vegetable stock along with the split peas, cumin, smoked paprika, and potato chunks. Crank up the heat to high and bring everything to a rolling boil.
05 - Turn the heat down to low so the soup gently bubbles. Put a lid on the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring it every now and then. The split peas should become soft and creamy, and all the vegetables should be perfectly tender.
06 - Take the pot off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and add as much salt and pepper as you need to make it perfect.
07 - Scoop the soup into bowls and enjoy it while it's hot. It pairs wonderfully with some crusty bread on the side!

# Notes:

01 - The longer you simmer this soup, the creamier it gets. If you prefer a chunkier texture with more bite to the peas, cook it for less time.
02 - Want it thicker? Take the lid off during the last few minutes and let some liquid evaporate. Want it thinner? Just splash in more broth until you get the consistency you love.
03 - This is a fantastic one-pot meal that's both filling and packed with protein. Perfect for cold days or when you need something wholesome and warming.

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