Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Extra Virgin Olive Oil ⋆ Morocco Gold Olive Oil

Name: Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Extra Virgin Olive Oil ⋆ Morocco Gold Olive Oil
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted; 6 cups water, plus more to finish; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 1 ham hock or 1 cup diced ham (optional for non-vegetarian version); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.; Stir in the chopped carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.; Add the salt, black pepper, and thyme, stirring to combine the seasoning with the vegetables.; Pour in the rinsed split peas, followed by the vegetable broth or water. If using, add the ham hock or diced ham for flavor.; Drop in the bay leaf and smoked paprika (if using), stir to combine.; Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the soup simmer gently for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.; The soup is ready when the peas have broken down and the soup has thickened. Remove bay leaf and ham hock if used.; Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.; Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. You can also serve it with crusty bread.; Mediterranean Diet Recipes With Extra Virgin Olive Oil For A Healthy Thanksgiving Starters & Salads; Mediterranean Inspired Father’s Day Brunch Starters & Salads; Autumn Soups With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Starters & Salads; Rinse split peas thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.; Simmer gently for best texture and flavour development.; If the soup becomes too thick, add a little warm water or vegetable stock.; Serve with crusty bread and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.; Split Pea Soup – Simple And Class

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A hearty vegetarian split pea soup made with vegetables, herbs and extra virgin olive oil. A comforting, flavourful soup perfect for batch cooking.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
6 cups water, plus more to finish
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 ham hock or 1 cup diced ham (optional for non-vegetarian version)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the salt, black pepper, and thyme, stirring to combine the seasoning with the vegetables.
Pour in the rinsed split peas, followed by the vegetable broth or water. If using, add the ham hock or diced ham for flavor.
Drop in the bay leaf and smoked paprika (if using), stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the soup simmer gently for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
The soup is ready when the peas have broken down and the soup has thickened. Remove bay leaf and ham hock if used.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. You can also serve it with crusty bread.
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Rinse split peas thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
Simmer gently for best texture and flavour development.
If the soup becomes too thick, add a little warm water or vegetable stock.
Serve with crusty bread and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Split Pea Soup – Simple And Class