Vegan Swedish Split Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green Split Peas
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Yellow Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery Stalks
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 tbsp Mustard (optional)
• 4 slices Gluten-Free Bread

Instructions

1. 1Measure 1 cup of green split peas and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Place the rinsed 1 cup of green split peas into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the 6 cups of vegetable broth to the pot.
2. 2Prepare the vegetables: peel and finely chop the 1 medium yellow onion. Peel and cut the 2 medium carrots into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Wash and cut the 2 medium celery stalks into 1/4-inch thick slices. Add the chopped 1 medium yellow onion, the sliced 2 medium carrots, and the sliced 2 medium celery stalks to the pot with the split peas and vegetable broth.
3. 3Add the seasonings to the pot: measure and add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Stir everything together gently to combine.
4. 4Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. 5After 60 minutes of simmering, check the split peas for tenderness. They should be very soft and starting to break down, which will thicken the soup. The soup should have a thick, hearty consistency. Carefully remove and discard the 1 bay leaf from the pot.
6. 6Serve the hot soup immediately. If desired, you can stir in 1 tablespoon of mustard just before serving. Accompany the soup with the 4 slices of gluten-free bread on the side.

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