Homemade Pea Soup Recipe Heartiest Comfort Bowl - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (300 g) dried split peas, rinsed
• 3 cups (450 g) fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 cup diced ham (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable or chicken broth
• 4 cups (1 L) vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
• ½ teaspoon dried mint or basil (optional)
• ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)