Vegetarian Split Pea Soup (Slow cooker option)

This rich, healthy and hearty Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe is delicious and easy. It’s the best soup, oil free, gluten free and it can easily be made in a slow cooker.
I LOVE Split Pea Soup, before I stopped eating meat, Split Pea Soup with Ham, was one of my favorite soups to make after a ham dinner. Well guys you will love this vegetarian version and you will not miss the ham, trust me! – and it’s one of the easiest soups to make! This is such a straight forward recipe, just a little prep time and the stove ( or slow cooker) does the rest.

HOW TO MAKE VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP ( STOVE TOP VERSION) :
To get started rinse your split peas well, then add to your favourite soup pot, ( at least 5 qt or bigger) with the salt, bay leaves and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. While the peas are simmering add your onions, tbsp oil, ( or broth/water) pinch of salt & pepper to a med/lg skillet. Saute on med heat for 5-7 minutes or so till soft and slightly caramely, stirring occasionally, then add the rest of veggies and cook for 5 minutes till softened. After 15 minutes add the veggies to the pot and simmer, covered for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper if desired. If the soup seems to thick add more water and additional bouillon paste if you like, or broth. Frying your veggies first is optional, but adds extra flavour.

HOW TO MAKE VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP ( SLOW COOKER VERSION) :
Rinse your peas well and add them to your slow cooker along with the rest of ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. When done add more salt and pepper if necessary and more water/bouillon or broth if soup seems to thick. As I stated in the stove top version you can fry veggies first before adding to slow cooker, for added flavour👍

That’s the recipe folks, easy right?! Ok go check your cupboards for split peas. It’s soup time.
You will love this Vegetarian split Pea Soup, it’s:
Rich
Hearty
Cheap to make
Easy
Addicting
Healthy
Protein rich
Comfort in a bowl
Enjoy you guys! Happy Day😊
Feel free to comment below. I’d love your feedback.

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker option)

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• Author: The Cheeky Chickpea
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 6 - 8 servings
• Category: Soups
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This rich, healthy, and hearty Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe is delicious and easy. It’s oil free, gluten free and can easily be made in a slow cooker.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups  green split peas
• 9.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp oil, or so (opt), see instructions*
• 1 large yellow onion, diced (2 cups or so)
• 3 large  carrots, diced ( 2 cups or so)
• 4 large celery stalks, diced (2 cups or so)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 and 1/2 tbsp “Better than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base“
• 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 and 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp liquid smoke

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Instructions

STOVE TOP VERSION:

1. Rinse the green split peas well and add them to your favorite soup pot (5 qt or bigger) with salt, bay leaves and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. While peas are simmering add onions, oil ( or broth/water), pinch of salt & pepper to a med/lg skillet . Saute on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or so till onions are soft and slightly  caramely, then add rest of veggies and cook for 5 minutes or so till slightly softened.
3. After 15 minutes add rest of ingredients to the pot, cover and continue to simmer for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally , until peas are (fall apart) soft.
4. Remove from heat season with more salt and pepper if desired. If the soup seems to thick add more water/bouillon if you like, or broth.
5. Frying your veggies first is optional but adds extra flavour
6. Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER VERSION:

1. Rinse the green split peas well and add them to your Slow Cooker along with the rest of the ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hrs or on high for 5-6 hrs, until peas are (fall apart) tender.
3. Add additional salt and pepper if you like and more water/bouillon or broth if the soup seems to thick.
4. As I stated in the “Stove Top” version, frying your veggies first is optional but adds extra flavour.
5. Enjoy!

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Notes

• The soup will thicken considerably when cooled. When reheating don’t add water until it is heated through, because it might not be necessary.
• Nutritional value is calculated with oil included
• If you love this soup check out my Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

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