Vegan Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Yellow Split Peas
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 8 ounces Vegan Ham(replaces Ham)
• 2 tablespoons Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Marjoram
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Measure the 2 cups of yellow split 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 yellow split peas with the 8 cups of vegetable broth. Add the 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and the 2 medium carrots, also cut into 1/2-inch dice.
3. 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The soup is ready when the yellow split peas are very soft and have started to break down, thickening the soup.
4. 4Add the 8 ounces of vegan ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, along with the 2 tablespoons of mustard and the 1 teaspoon of marjoram to the pot. Stir everything together and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. 5Taste the soup. Add the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and taste again, adding more salt or pepper if needed until it tastes just right to you.
6. 6Serve the Vegan Swedish Yellow Pea Soup hot. It is traditionally served with extra mustard on the side.

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