A hearty, meatless version of the Swedish ärtsoppa, this soup is full of vegetables, herbs and flavor.
SERVINGS: 6
SERVING SIZE: 1 cup (270 grams)
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 4 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups yellow split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1½ cups sliced parsnips
- 6⅓ cups (1,500 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1½ tablespoons dried marjoram
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4½ hours, stirring every hour, until peas are soft.
- Let cool slightly to allow soup to thicken before serving.
Cooking note: In Sweden, it is common to top yellow pea soup with a dollop of brown mustard.
NUTRITION PER SERVING: 198 calories, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 13g fiber, 9g sugar, 11g protein, 725mg potassium, 162mg phosphorus
Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD, is an Alabama-based dietitian, mom and owner of Beautiful Eats & Things. Check out her website for easy, delicious recipes, health & wellness info, and DIY/lifestyle hacks! You can also connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.