
Split Pea Soup (plant-based, gluten-free)
Sometimes you just want a creamy, comforting soup to soothe your spirit. This split pea potato soup hits the spot and happens to be plant-based too for extra happiness. Hope you enjoy it when you need a warm, loving hug!For today's inspiration, here is one of my favorite quotes from a Marvel movie (my daughter has gotten me into this universe):“Everyone fails at who they’re supposed to be. The measure of a person, of a hero, is how well they succeed at being who they are.”May we continually find ways to be ourselves instead of who we think we're supposed to be.


Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 zucchini or bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp sage
- ½ cup bourbon or vermouth
- 1 ½ cups green or yellow split peas
- 4 potatoes, chopped
- 6 ½ cups water or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnishes like garlic mushrooms, oregano, nutritional yeast, or vegan parmesan
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes to start to soften the onion, then add in the zucchini, garlic, rosemary, and sage. Cook for another couple of minutes, stirring often.
- Add the alcohol and mix well, making sure to scrape any onion bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the alcohol burn off for about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add in the split peas, potatoes, and water, with about 1 tsp of salt to start. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot, turn the heat down to medium and cook for about 30-40 minutes until the potatoes and split peas are soft and tender.
- Pour the soup into a blender in batches, and return it to a different pot to simmer and stay warm. Puree it until it’s nice and smooth, but a few chunks are ok too if you like the texture.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm and get cozy.

Notes
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Instagram comment from @thefrenchvegan: this looks amazing 😍
@thefrenchvegan Merci! 😀
A warming, nourishing treat!
Instagram comment from zupa_usa: “I think it’s delicious 😋 I like it 😍”
I’m sure this is delicious, reminds me of my mom’s.
Thanks Dorothy! Your mom sounds amazing. 😀