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Vegan Split Pea Soup

This vegan split pea soup is made with tender split peas and fresh vegetables and is the perfect cozy recipe for chilly days. It's healthy, hearty, packed with flavor and comes together quickly!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lb bag dry split peas rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth plus more as desired to thin
  • 2 teaspoons tamari
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • cracked pepper parmesan, chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Instructions

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  1. Add olive oil to a large dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally until everything begins to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add bay leaves, pepper, salt, thyme, oregano, paprika and split peas. Cook another minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add vegetable broth to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until peas are very soft, about 60 minutes.
  4. Once pea have softened stir in tamari and lemon juice.
  5. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and fresh parsley (if using).

Notes

  • Storage: Allow the soup to cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 1350mg (39%) Fiber 32g (128%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 1350mg 29%
Fiber 32g 128%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.