A Cozy Plant Based Soup To Get You Through The Winter

split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Yellow split peas are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables can be more budget-friendly and add variety.

Chop 2 large celery sticks, 3 carrots, and 1 yellow onion to create a mirepoix.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over high heat.

Add the chopped celery, carrots, and onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and toast the spices for about 30 seconds.

Add 1 lb of rinsed yellow split peas and 6 cups of hot water to the pot, cover it, and set a timer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 10 minutes, stir the soup and keep it covered, reducing the heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer.

After 45 minutes, add the remaining half of the carrots and chopped smoked tofu, then cover and set another timer for 10 minutes.

After 1 hour and 10 minutes, add salt (starting with 1 teaspoon), pepper, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, stirring to combine.

Optionally, add half a can of coconut milk and frozen peas, stirring everything together.

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