Name: Vegan Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegan butter or extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced; 3-5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2-3 bay leaves; 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried savory, optional; 1 lb dried yellow or green split peas, about 2 cups; 8 cup(s) vegetable broth or water; 1/2 tsp liquid smoke, optional

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 28, 2024

There are a few things more comforting than a warm bowl of vegan split pea soup. Loaded with protein and fiber, this vegan soup is a one-pot meal that is satisfying and sticks to your ribs. There are also instructions provided for slow-cooker or instant-pot preparation in the notes section below.

Dinner

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

3 tbsp

vegan butter or extra-virgin olive oil

medium onions, finely diced

celery stalks, finely diced

large carrot, peeled and finely diced

3-5

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

2-3

bay leaves

2 tsp

chopped fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

sea salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

dried savory, optional

1 lb

dried yellow or green split peas, about 2 cups

8 cup(s)

vegetable broth or water

1/2 tsp

liquid smoke, optional

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Directions 7 steps | 85 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

In a pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegan butter or the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the finely diced onions, celery and carrot. Sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring often, or until starting to brown.

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe: In a pot over medium-high heat, heat the vegan butter or the extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 3

Add the roughly chopped garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.

Step 4

Stir in bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, ground black pepper and savoury, if using. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe: Stir in bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, ground black pepper and savoury, if using.

Step 5

Add the dried split peas, vegetable broth and liquid smoke, if using. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring often, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe: Add the dried split peas, vegetable broth and liquid smoke, if using.

Step 6

Cook covered for 45-60 minutes, stirring periodically, until the split peas have fully softened and the soup is thickened. Once the soup has thickened, remove the bay leaves. Season with additional salt to taste, if needed

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe: Cook covered for 45-60 minutes, stirring periodically, until the split peas have fully softened and the soup is thickened.

Step 7

Serve as is, or purée with an immersion blender for a smoother soup. Enjoy!

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe: Serve as is, or purée with an immersion blender for a smoother soup.

Notes:

To prepare in a slow cooker:
1. Place all ingredients into the bottom of slow-cooker in the order listed.
2. Heat on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring periodically, until the split peas have fully softened and the soup is thickened.
3. Remove the bay leaves. Season with additional salt to taste, if needed.
4. Serve as is, or purée using an emersion blender for a smoother texture.
To prepare in an Instant Pot:
1. Set the Instant Pot to "sauté" and add the vegan butter, onions, celery and carrots. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring often, or until starting to brown.
2. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
3. Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, ground black pepper and savory, if using. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4. Add the dried split peas, vegetable broth and liquid smoke, if using.
5. Lock the lid in place and set the valve to “sealing”. Set to manual “pressure cook” on high pressure for 25 minutes.
6. When done, turn the Instant Pot off and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before releasing pressure. Remove the bay leaves. Season with additional salt to taste, if needed.
7. Serve as is, or purée using an emersion blender for a smoother texture.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

357

FAT

8 g

PROTEIN

19 g

CARBS

54.9 g

Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 7 steps | 85 Minutes

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