This vegan split pea soup is so easy to make and I love it because it’s packed with tons of plant based protein. That means this soup will keep you full and satisfied! It’s made with just a handful of pantry ingredients and after a bit of chopping, you’ll have this simmering on the stovetop in no time!
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! It also reheats well, so it’s perfect to make on Sunday and then dish out for lunch during the week.
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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!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped carrot
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (see note)
- 2 cups dried green or yellow split peas
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute
- Add the onions and carrots and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes until the onions started getting soft and translucent. Stir frequently so they don’t brown.
- Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add the vegetable stock and split peas.
- Let simmer for about a hour or until the peas are soft.
- 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.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Notes
I prefer to use “not-chicken” broth for this type of recipe. Edward & Sons and Imagine Foods are both great! But you can use vegetable broth, if you prefer.
Also, the only difference between green and yellow split peas is the color, so feel free to use whatever you have on hand!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 204
Keywords: split pea soup
Craving more vegan soup recipes? Here are a few of my other favorites!
What’s your favorite kind of soup?
Caitlin
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?!
EverdayLivingPNW
That looks tasty…my wife may dig that more than I! (Shes the veggie of the house 🙂
Apples and Arteries
Yum! I was going to make a big pot of chicken/rice soup today – had everything on hand but then discovered my bag of rice – opened last winter and not used since – had gone bad.
Fran@BCDC
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!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
I’m a huge fan of squash soup at the moment, this sounds lovely!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
Warm soup is quite possibly my favorite thing about fall. I made a pumpkin soup today. Your split pea soup sounds delicious. I also like the idea of using lentils.
KatsHealthCorner
Split Pea is my favorite kind of soup. 🙂 Btw, where can you buy liquid smoke??
IHeartVegetables
I got it at the regular grocery store (like Kroger) in the spice section. Sometimes it’s in the natural food section near the spices!
Luv What You Do
I love soup! I would have to go with my Dad’s homemade chicken soup as number one. Number 2 is tough but pulling out chili’s it would either be mushroom barley or squash soup!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily
Just added split peas to the grocery list 🙂
I love split pea soup and potato soup, not sure which one I love more!
Alison
Ahh! There are some split peas in our pantry and they shall be consumed sooooon! 🙂 LOVE split pea soup.