Simple Split Pea Soup
Simple and budget-friendly yet one of the most delicious and comforting soups I know.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, High-Protein Soup, Immune-Boosting Soup
Servings: 4 people
Author: Shelly
Medium soup pot
Hand blender
- 1 large onion - diced
- 3 celery stalks - if you have leaves, add a few, sliced
- 1 cup split pea - rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 - 3 turmeric roots - peeled and sliced or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
- To serve
- Olive oil
- 1 lemon for serving - optional
Put all the soup ingredients, EXCEPT for salt, in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring into a boil over high heat. Cover the pot partially, lower the heat to medium and cook until the split peas are tender, about 25 minutes.
Add a good pinch of salt (about 1 tablespoon) and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the soup cool down for 5 minutes, then using a hand blender, blitz until half smooth, half lumpy.
Serve with a splash of olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice.