5 from 282 votes
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Vegan Split Pea Soup is a thick, hearty soup made by simmering split peas with onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in vegetable broth. The split peas create a creamy texture once cooked down, balanced by the mellow sweetness of the sautéed vegetables. The soup is seasoned simply with salt and pepper to highlight the peas’ natural flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.