Chunky Split Pea Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Chunky Split Pea Quinoa Vegetable Soup

IT'S SOUP SEASON! I am shouting it from the rooftops because soups are my absolute fave thing to meal prep. Making a big soup on a Sunday to enjoy throughout the week is the best. I like making hearty soups with a ton of vegetables. So satisfying! This is my healthy, simple take on a classic split pea soup. The thing about soups is that they take almost minimal effort once you get everything in the pot - just time! That's why I love meal prepping them.

I used Inspired Organics Green Split Peas and Inspired Organics Tri-Color Quinoa in this soup. Split peas are high in fiber, magnesium and iron. Quinoa is a great grain for this soup because it adds extra protein and texture.  I love that it cooks directly in the soup so you don't need to cook it separately. You could use a Chicken Bone Broth as the base for this soup, or stick with a Vegetable Broth to keep it vegan and vegetarian friendly. I love both of these from Inspired Organics! You can really choose any stock/broth mixture you want.  The rest of the vegetable mix-ins (carrots, celery, onion) can be swapped with any of your favorite vegetables. I would always keep the onions though because they add so much flavor! 

Here's what you need for this Chunky Split Pea Quinoa Vegetable Soup:

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 30 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients:

 6 cups Vegetable Stock or Meat Broth
 ¼ cup Tri-Color Quinoa (Dry)
 1.50 cups Green Split Peas (Dry)
 1 Large Sweet Onion
 1 cup Chopped Rainbow Carrots (Heaping Cup)
 1 cup Chopped Celery (Heaping Cup)
 1 tsp Cumin
 Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

1

Chop vegetables (carrots, celery, onion) and set aside.

2

Add broth / stock to a large soup pot. Set to medium and bring liquid to a light simmer.

3

Add green split peas and let cook in the liquid for 10 minutes. Miix frequently.

4

Add quinoa, carrots, celery and onions to pot and mix. Reduce heat down to low.

5

Add in cumin and salt / pepper to taste. Mix and cover.

6

Let the soup cook (covered) for at least 1 hour.

*The longer you cook it the more the vegetables, quinoa and split peas will expand and the thicker the soup will get. After one hour, everything should be cooked through to serve the soup.*

Chunky vegetable Split Pea Soup

Chunky vegetable Split Pea Soup

Thank you to my long time partner Inspired Organics for sponsoring this recipe. I love working with brands whose values align with mine. To find IO products near you, check out the link here

Chunky Split Pea Soup Pin

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Ingredients

 6 cups Vegetable Stock or Meat Broth
 ¼ cup Tri-Color Quinoa (Dry)
 1.50 cups Green Split Peas (Dry)
 1 Large Sweet Onion
 1 cup Chopped Rainbow Carrots (Heaping Cup)
 1 cup Chopped Celery (Heaping Cup)
 1 tsp Cumin
 Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

1

Chop vegetables (carrots, celery, onion) and set aside.

2

Add broth / stock to a large soup pot. Set to medium and bring liquid to a light simmer.

3

Add green split peas and let cook in the liquid for 10 minutes. Miix frequently.

4

Add quinoa, carrots, celery and onions to pot and mix. Reduce heat down to low.

5

Add in cumin and salt / pepper to taste. Mix and cover.

6

Let the soup cook (covered) for at least 1 hour.

*The longer you cook it the more the vegetables, quinoa and split peas will expand and the thicker the soup will get. After one hour, everything should be cooked through to serve the soup.*

Chunky Split Pea Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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