Yelllow Split Pea Soup Recipe Danish Style

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green split peas

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be more flavorful and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat and is usually cheaper.

Rinse yellow split peas under cold water until clear.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add yellow split peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs; blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

Return soup to heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level: