Looking for a vegetarian way to get some protein? Then try this Ginger Split Pea and Broccoli soup. Thanks to HEAL Nutrition for this tasty & green dish.

Author Tara

Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas
• 1 stalk of broccoli
• 1 med Spanish onion chopped
• 3-4 celery stalks chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ginger root chopped
• 1 clove garlic pressed
• 1 cup water/ almond milk optional

Instructions

1. In a large pot add olive oil and onions and sautee on medium heat until translucent.
2. Add celery, ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add 3 cups of water and 1 cup split peas.
4. Bring to boil and then simmer with the top off for 20 minutes.
5. Add chopped broccoli, 15 mins after the split peas and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper for taste.
7. Toss everything into a food processor or blender, and puree until desired consistency is reached.
8. If it’s too thick for your taste, add small amount of water or almond milk until desired texture is reached.
   Enjoy!

Originally published at HEAL