Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Pressure cooker version of split pea soup for vegetarians. Smoky flavor added using chipotle peppers.

• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
• ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried split peas
• ½ teaspoon dried chipotle chile pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain well.

Step 2

In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place vegetables, vegetable broth, peas, thyme, chile pepper, salt and pepper in a pressure cooker. Cover. When pressure cooker reaches full pressure, cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Add cooked orzo and serve.

Step 4

Note: If you would like creamier soup, puree soup in a food processor or blender. Add additional broth to bring the soup to the consistency you desire.