Name: Spiderweb Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon milk or water, as needed; Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped, optional

Description

A delicious and visually striking Spiderweb Split Pea Soup that impresses your guests with its flavor and presentation.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk or water, as needed
Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped, optional

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add split peas, vegetable broth, water, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and soup is thickened.
Remove bay leaf. For a velvety texture, use an immersion blender to partially or fully purée the soup as preferred.
In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with milk or water until smooth and pourable. Transfer to a piping bag or small zip-top bag with a small corner snipped.
Ladle soup into bowls. Pipe concentric circles of sour cream on each portion. Drag a toothpick or skewer from the center outwards to create a spiderweb motif. Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste.
For a vegan version, replace sour cream with a non-dairy alternative.
Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg