Vegan Yellow Split Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Yellow Split Peas
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Marjoram
• 2 tablespoons Mustard

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 2 cups of yellow split peas thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes any dust or debris.
2. 2Prepare your vegetables: peel and finely chop the 1 large onion. Peel and cut the 2 medium carrots into 1/2-inch dice. Wash and cut the 2 stalks of celery into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 3In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 2 cups of yellow split peas, 8 cups of vegetable broth, the chopped 1 large onion, the diced 2 medium carrots, and the cut 2 stalks of celery.
4. 4Add the 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and the 1/2 teaspoon of marjoram to the pot.
5. 5Place 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 60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. 6After 60 minutes, check the peas for tenderness. They should be very soft and easily mashed. The soup should have thickened considerably. If it is too thick, you can add a little more vegetable broth or water.
7. 7Just before serving, stir in the 2 tablespoons of mustard until it is fully incorporated into the soup. This adds a final layer of flavor.

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