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Split pea soup
No need to soak split peas: an hour of cooking breaks them down completely.
Starter · 4 servings · Prep time 60 min

Per serving
Calories273kcal
Protein16g
Carbs36g
Fat4g
Ingredients
- 250 gSplit peas
- 150 gCarrots
- 100 gOnions
- 80 gCelery
- 1 pieceVegetable stock cube
- 10 mlOlive oil
Method
- Soften the diced onion, carrot and celery in the oil for 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed split peas, the stock cube and 1.2 litres of water. Bring to the boil.
- Simmer covered for 50 minutes, stirring now and then: the peas should fall apart.
- Blend roughly or leave as is, thinning with water if it gets too thick.
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Indicative values computed from the ANSES Ciqual food table. They vary with the products used and the cooking.