Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Quebec Style Split Pea Soup is yummy all year, but during the springtime, it’s an essential way to start a traditional Sugar Shack lunch. Normally, you need a big-old chunk of pork, but we’re going vegetarian for the soup, and a full sugar shack lunch! This is the first of 5 recipes and videos, so be sure to follow so you don’t miss a single one - all so yummy - all meat-free!

Instructions

1. Chop onion, celery, and carrots into equal sized pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Once at temperature, add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook stirring frequently until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add peas, spices, broth, and water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 90 minutes, and stir occasionally. Add additional water if needed.
5. Remove from heat, and using an immersion blender, pulse soup until desired consistency. Pea soup is typically chunkier and not smooth. A stand-blender can work. Make sure to vent the pitcher or wait until the soup has completely cooled before blending and only blend a cup of the soup.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!

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