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Yellow Split Pea and Lemon Thyme Soup

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Our Yellow Split Pea and Lemon Thyme Soup is not only creamy, but boasts the delicious taste of lemon with every bite.  Yellow split peas are a pretty little legume, mild in flavor and provide a high-fiber, protein-rich option for vegetarians and plant-based food lovers. 

Yellow Split Pea - Lemon Thyme Soup

I absolutely love Lemon thyme!  It’s easy to grow, smells and tastes like lemons, and is an interesting addition to soups, salad dressings, flavored water, and pudding.  Perfect for the warm summer-like days we’ve been having here in San Diego.

Healthy Living Tip:

1/2 cup of cooked split peas provides approximately 10 grams of dietary fiber and only about 145 calories.  A big bang for your fiber buck!  

Yellow Split Pea and Lemon Thyme Soup

Lemon Thyme Split Pea Soup
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Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  2. 1 yellow onion, diced
  3. 2 stalks celery, diced
  4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 2 cups yellow split peas
  6. 8 cups vegetable broth
  7. 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
  8. 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  9. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme
  10. 1 tablespoon dried Za'atar
  11. 5-6 large Lacinato kale leaves, chopped (also known as Dino kale)
  12. juice of 1 lemon
  13. zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. In a large heavy-bottom soup pot over medium heat, add coconut oil, onion and celery. Sauté 4-5 minutes or until celery becomes soft.
  2. Add garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon thyme, Za'atar, salt, and pepper. Continue to sauté another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Turn heat to simmer, cover the pot and continue to cook for another 1-1/2 hours or until split peas become soft. Remember to stir occasionally.
  5. Check seasonings, stir in chopped kale and serve warm.
  6. Garnish with lemon zest.
  7. ENJOY!
Notes
  1. vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
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