split pea soup with tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 4 small red potatoes, diced
• 1 cup peeled, diced carrots
• 1 pound dry green split peas
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package soft tofu
• 1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• 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.