Description
A smokey split pea soup recipe without the ham! This soup is so simple and delicious. All you need is one pot and 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 onion, roughly shopped
- 1 lb. Split Peas (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, depending on taste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for serving:
- Croutons
- Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and split peas to a large soup pot. Add 8 cups of water and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid and add in the liquid smoke, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly. Blend the soup, in batches if needed, until smooth. Return to the bowl to heat up to your desired serving temperature. Serve as is or top with croutons and pimenton.
Notes
- For a no nightshades recipe, do not garnish with smoked paprika.
- For a gluten-free and grain-free recipe, do not garnish with croutons.
