Vegetable Split Pea Soup

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4.9

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    5 medium bowls

  • Calories

    187 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Vegetable Split Pea Soup

This cozy split pea soup is a great source of plant-based nutrients & protein at a budget-friendly cost. It's simple yet satisfying!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup split peas (yellow or green, uncooked)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 carrot
  • 2-3 talks celery
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes or fire-roasted, canned
  • 5 cups vegetable broth (or 4 cups broth + 1 cup water)
  • 1 tsp. basil dried
  • 1-2 cups spinach fresh baby
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice onion.
  2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. broth/water for no-oil sauté, adding more as needed.)
  3. Meanwhile, mince garlic. Dice carrots and celery.
  4. When onion is translucent, add garlic, carrots, celery, and dried basil. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth.
  6. Rinse split peas very well and add to pot. Stir.
  7. Bring to a light boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45-50 minutes or until split peas are tender. (They should still have a slight bite - not mushy.)
  8. Stir in spinach (roughly chopped if desired) during last minute of cooking. Salt/pepper to taste before serving to help enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • For smoky/spicy flavor: Use a can of fire-roasted tomatoes in place of regular diced tomatoes. (Or top with hot sauce before serving.)
  • Thickness: I enjoy soup thick & dense. If you prefer yours with more broth, either decrease the split peas (to 2/3 - 3/4 cup) or increase the amount of broth.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 747mg (16%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 5372IU (107%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 747mg 16%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 5372IU 107%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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