Vegan Swedish Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried Green Peas
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 large Yellow Onion
• 8 oz Vegan Ham
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 0.5 tsp Marjoram
• 2 tbsp Mustard (Dijon or Swedish)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Measure 2 cups of dried green peas into a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 2 cups of dried green peas and 8 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 45 minutes. The peas should be starting to soften.
3. 3While the peas are simmering, use a sharp knife to cut the 1 large yellow onion into 1/2-inch dice. Use a knife to cut the 8 oz of vegan ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
4. 4After the peas have simmered for 45 minutes, add the diced 1 large yellow onion and the cubed 8 oz of vegan ham to the pot. Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp marjoram, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Stir everything together well.
5. 5Continue to simmer the soup, uncovered, for another 15 minutes. The peas should now be very tender and starting to break down, and the soup will have thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. 6Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in 2 tbsp of mustard (Dijon or Swedish) until fully combined. Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if desired, though the initial amounts should be sufficient.
7. 7Serve the vegan Swedish pea soup hot. Offer a small dollop of extra mustard on the side for anyone who wants more.

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