Split Pea Soup With Tofu Recipes

SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Once cool, crumble and set aside for garnish. If using ham hock: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then brown the ham hock until golden, about 6 minutes. If making the soup vegetarian: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
• Add the onion, leeks and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. (If the vegetables seem dry, add a little olive oil.) Stir in the carrots, paprika (if using), half the split peas, thyme and 8 cups stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes until peas are tender.
• Mash the soup coarsely with a potato masher or give it a few quick blitzes with an immersion blender (watch out for the thyme sprigs). If you'd prefer a smoother soup, blitz until nearly smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 pound split peas and simmer about 1 hour, or until the peas are soft. If at any point the soup looks too thick, add more stock or water; if it looks too thin, remove the lid during the second simmer until it thickens. If using ham hocks, remove any meat from the bone, cut it into small cubes and stir into the soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crumbled bacon, if using, and lemon wedges.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender.
• In a large pot, mix the onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, and split peas. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu and spinach until creamy, and mix into the pot. Season with basil, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 1 hour. If the soup becomes too thick, add water. Serve hot and enjoy.

VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot or instant pot, heat up your oil and sauté onions, carrots and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook the vegetables down until onions have become translucent.
• Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• To the pot, add dry thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, pepper and nutritional yeast, then stir well to combine with vegetables.
• Pour in the split peas along with the vegetable broth and milk, then top with the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 1 hour or until split peas are tender. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent veggies or split peas from sticking and burning the bottom of the pot.
• Close the lid and seal the pressure valve, then set the pressure cooker to manual pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Leave the soup as is for 15 minutes and then release the remaining pressure through the pressure valve before opening and stirring.
• Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from the soup. Then mash and mix 1/4 cup water with the miso paste until there are no lumps remaining. Pour mixture into pot after soup is done cooking. Stir well and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with baked tofu and enjoy.