Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon
Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon brings earthy peas together with warm curry and cumin, brightened by a tangy hit of lemon. A blend of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and garlic gives the broth a velvety body without dairy, while a hint of cayenne adds gentle heat. Serve it for a cozy lunch or a light dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil, then add the lemon juice, garlic, carrots, onions, and celery, stirring to combine.
- 2
Cook and stir until the carrots are tender enough to break with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the vegetables and their juices to a bowl and refrigerate; once slightly cool, place them in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 4
Pour the water into the soup pot and stir in the chicken bouillon cubes until dissolved.
- 5
Add the vegetable puree and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 6
Stir in split peas, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curry powder; reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the peas soften and break down into a thick soup, at least 45 minutes.
- Calories 222.04 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.8 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 41.22 g 15%
- Total Fat 2.47 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2182.49 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 10.37 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 7.1 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 41.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 411.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 3.55 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon is made with 15 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 222.04 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Curry Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon healthy?
- Curried Split Pea Soup with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 222.04 calories and 5.8 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2182.49 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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