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Vegan Split Pea Soup

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There were a few reasons why I had to make this soup.

1. Most versions of split pea soup have ham in them.

2. It’s (eventually) going to get cold around here, and I need lots of soup options.

3. This soup is so easy to make, and I can almost guarantee that you have everything in your fridge to make this.

split pea soup in bowls

Split peas are a great source of fiber and protein and I buy them in the bulk bins, so they’re also cheap. I always keep a bag in the pantry and this soup is the ultimate pantry staple dinner! Sometimes I’ll serve this with a salad or a loaf of crusty bread, but it’s pretty filling on its own!

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Vegan Split Pea Soup

This delicious vegan split pea soup is an easy pantry staple dinner. Loaded with protein and fiber, this budget-friendly dinner is a great meal prep recipe!

  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Vegetarian
  • Cuisine: Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 cups dried split peas
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute
  2. Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until the onions started getting soft and translucent. Stir frequently so they don’t brown.
  3. Add the vegetable stock, carrots and split peas.
  4. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until the peas are soft.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it’s chunky. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can do it in a blender or food processor. Just let the soup cool slightly before blending.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 204

split pea soup in a bowl

If you like this soup, definitely check out this garlic lentil soup which has a similar flavor.

What’s your favorite kind of soup?

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  4. Yum! I’ve been wanting to make split pea soup lately, but I have some lentils taking up space in my pantry, so I totally need to try that recipe.

    I love all soups! I just finished off my mom’s homemade, canned vegetable soup. Hopefully going to try a white bean soup from Oh She Glows within the next few days.

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  9. i have a big pot of beans and veggies on the stove.. its a mixture between a soup, tagine and curry i suppose. i love soups, especially when lots os herbs and spices are in it! mhmm

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  15. That looks SO good. I love split pea soup, but I feel like it gets a bad rap for some reason. Maybe because it’s often so ugly? Ugly food is DELICIOUS food, though. 🙂

    I might have to investigate your lentil soup recipe for Meatless Monday A-Z this week!

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  16. I could eat soup twice a day everyday and never get sick of it. Black bean, carrot and broccoli-potato are my absolute favorites. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe!

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  27. This sounds great, Liz! I had a split pea soup recipe…which I can’t find… 🙁 that used cumin to add the ham flavor. I also have a Barefoot Contessa recipe that you only have to switch chicken for vegetable broth. I’ve never tried liquid smoke. I’ll have to look for it. And you’re right…I have everything else I need! Thanks!

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  30. I really like split pea soup and this sound so easy! Putting the recipe in my back pocket so to speak. The garlic lentil sounds so great too, those are two of my fave things and I do not eat enough lentils. I don’t cook with them at home and not enough restaurants have them! What is liquid smoke?!

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