Can't wait to try this version! Using a hand blender (or regular blender) puree the soup that is still remaining in the pot. Add the smoked paprika and stir to combine evenly. Add paprika, turmeric, and cayenne, and sauté 30 seconds. Liking this a lot! Adding spinach sounds great .. will try that this time around! Purée Soup with immersion blender until smooth. The lentil soup was a big hit and this will bee too, I'm sure! It's a delicious, healthy, textured soup made from an impossibly short list of ingredients. Split pea soup is called erbsensuppe in Germany, where it’s often eaten as part of a warming winter meal. I am crazy for lentils right now -- perhaps it's the chilly weather, or perhaps it's that I'm dabbling in veganism and need all the help I can get! Thanks for the nutritious food and beautiful photos! If you have scallions or toasted nuts on hand (pictured), great! Smoked paprika lends a sultry smokiness to this ham-free version, while homemade croutons add a satisfying crunch. the olive oil swimming on top looks amazing! YUM!!! Jesper noted, "Great looking soup. Simmer, covered for at least 2 hours (this can be … If the soup needs more salt (likely), add more a bit at a time until the flavor of the soup really pops. I enjoyed the lentil soup as well - it reminded me of one of my favourite tuscan soups made with beans, collards and flavourful mushrooms. I have a close friend who LOVES split pea (as do I) - and it's an OMG moment when I make split pea with garlicky croutons (per your Dad's garlic bread!). here. I like to finish each bowl with a generous drizzle of golden olive oil, a few flecks of lemon zest, and a dusting of smoked paprika to give the soup some smoky depth. A number of you had great suggestions for tweaks and variations in the comments. whole foods into your everyday meals. Can't wait to try this simple recipe. 2. This soup looks delicious. Stir in the lemon juice and taste. 5 Vegetarian Swaps to Boost Nutrition in Sweet Treats, 10 Dietitians Share Their Tips to Add More Plant-Protein to Your Diet. Red lentil based, curry-spiced coconut broth with back notes of ginger and tomato, with slivered green onions, and curry-plumped raisins. Remove from oven, and rub each slice with cut side of garlic clove. Add split peas and 4 1/2 cups water. Toasted sesame oil is also tasty drizzled on split pea soup. Renae took the soup in a more herb-forward direction. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, or until split peas have broken down and Soup is thickened and creamy. I like Christine's style, "I like to add a few garnishes like chopped fresh marjoram, oregano, thyme and a good dash of hot sauce! i'm not a fan of lentils, but this looks right up my alley! Instead of using cubed bouillon, I use the water left over from cooking chick peas. 2008. :-). Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until softened, about 6 minutes. I LOVE PEAS! I have a sad little bag of lentils hiding out in my pantry, so I'll check out your recent post for lentil soup. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 to 55 minutes, until the split peas fall … I hadn't thought of lemon and its zest for a lentil soup -- but I bet it really brightens things up. Cookbooks / Kiva Lending Team. Meanwhile, to make Croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F. This looks great - can't wait to try it! I always loved split pea soup as a kid (yes, I was a weird one) but haven't had it in years since it always has ham in it. Wow. Season with salt and pepper. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Here are a couple that stood out. Join the 101 I love vegetarian split pea soup, expecially with curry powder added. This will ensure … Many of you were enthusiastic about the lentil soup recipe I posted a few weeks back. The result is a lightly flavored vegetable stock, and it freezes well, too." And just yesterday I found some forgotten split peas in the pantry. The recipes you’ll find here are vegetarian, often vegan, written with Like many lentil soups, this one delivers many of the same nutritional benefits - a good amount of vegetable protein and plenty of staying power. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of its User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Cut bread into bite-size cubes. Can't wait to try this. I’m Heidi – This site celebrates cooking, and aspires to help you integrate the power of lots of vegetables and Can't wait to start cooking... Yum! A favorite green lentil soup topped with a curried brown butter drizzle, and pan-fried paneer cubes. This quick lentil soup recipe delivers layer after layer of flavor. An absolute favorite lentil soup! Looks beautiful, easy, and delicious. Stir the reserved (still chunky) soup back into the puree - you should have a soup that is nicely textured. 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