Classic Split Pea Soup

This comforting soup is packed with plant-based protein and dietary fiber from split peas, keeping you full and satisfied for longer.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.

• 1 large onion, chopped · 49 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine · 193 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 1/2 cups dry split peas · 897 kcal in the whole recipe
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Melt the butter or margarine in a large pot over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until tender.

   

2. Thoroughly rinse and drain the dry split peas.

   

3. Add the drained split peas, water, and salt to the pot with the onions, and bring the mixture to a boil.

   

4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for about 2 hours until the soup is thick and creamy.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.