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
• 1/2 tsp Dried Marjoram
• 4 tsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Measure the 2 cups of dried green peas and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 2 cups of dried green peas with the 8 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 45-55 minutes. The peas should be very tender and starting to break down.
3. 3While the peas are simmering, finely dice the 1 large yellow onion and cut the 8 oz of vegan ham into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. 4Add the diced 1 large yellow onion, the cut 8 oz of vegan ham, 1 tsp of dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp of dried marjoram to the pot with the peas and broth. Stir everything together. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded. The onions should be soft.
5. 5Stir in the 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if desired.
6. 6Serve the Vegan Swedish Pea Soup hot. Offer the 4 tsp of yellow mustard on the side for individuals to add to their bowls as they prefer.

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