Vegan Split Pea Soup
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Vegan Split Pea Soup
Description
This Vegan Split Pea Soup utilizes vegetable oil to sauté aromatic vegetables including onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, which lay a flavorful foundation. Split peas and vegetable broth are then added, and the soup is cooked covered at a simmer to soften the peas thoroughly. An uncovered simmer near the end helps thicken the soup.
The result is a smooth, comforting soup where the peas break down to create a creamy consistency without dairy. The flavor is mild and earthy, accented by the natural sweetness of cooked carrots and the savoriness from the vegetable broth and aromatics.
Salt is added after cooking to avoid prolonging cooking time since legumes tend to soften faster in unsalted water. The soup can be served garnished with freshly ground pepper to taste.
Cooking times may vary based on the age of the split peas; soaking them overnight can reduce cooking time significantly. This makes the soup a flexible, plant-based option for a nourishing meal that can be prepared ahead and reheated.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 2 cups split peas
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot (with a lid) over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add split peas, and vegetable broth, cover with the lid, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Serve garnished with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Older split peas may need longer cooking times; soaking them overnight can help speed cooking.
- Add salt only after the peas are fully cooked to help them soften properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2163IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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