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    Best Vegan Split Pea Soup (Slow cooker option)

    Updated: Feb 29, 2020 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 102 Comments

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    vegetarian split pea soup in a pot

    This is the Easiest and Best Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe, it's rich, hearty and delicious! made with everyday ingredients. The flavour is outstanding! and it can easily be made in a slow cooker. Gluten free and easily oil free!

    vegetarian split pea soup in a pot
    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 vegan 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.

    vegetarian split pea soup in a pot

    HOW TO MAKE VEGAN 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.

    vegetarian split pea soup vegetables on a white plate

    HOW TO MAKE VEGAN 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?

    vegetarian split pea soup on a white bowl on wooden cutting board

    That's the recipe folks, easy right?! Ok go check your cupboards for split peas. It's soup time.

    You will love this Vegan split Pea Soup, it's:

    Rich

    Hearty

    Cheap to make

    Easy

    Addicting

    Healthy

    Protein rich

    Comfort in a bowl

    Enjoy you guys! Happy Day?

    I'd love your feedback, feel free to comment and leave a star rating below. I'd love to hear from you. I'm also on PINTEREST and INSTAGRAM! ❤️

    Check out some of my other delicious Vegan soup recipes:

    Sopa De Fideo
    Mexican Bean Soup
    Classic Vegan Chicken Noodle soup
    Vegan Hamburger Soup - Hearty & Delicious!
    Ramen Noodle Soup

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    vegetarian split pea soup in a pot

    Best Vegan Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker option)


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    5 from 29 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 6 - 8 servings 1x
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    This is the Easiest and Best Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe, it's rich, hearty and delicious! made with everyday ingredients. The flavour is outstanding! and it can easily be made in a slow cooker. Gluten free and easily oil free!


    Ingredients

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    • 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

    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!

    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
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Soups
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: vegan split pea soup, slow cooker, oil free, simple, easy, vegetarian, recipe, hearty, healthy, rich,

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    1. Jeanne Jain

      January 30, 2023 at 5:53 am

      This soup is delicious! I used the slow cooker version directions. I did not add paprika, cayenne pepper or oil and I used 2/3 vegan better than bouillon broth and 1/3 water.

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    2. cristina tomas

      December 30, 2022 at 5:24 am

      the best soup, so nutritious and tasty, also very easy and fast to make
      Cristina

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna Rindler

        December 30, 2022 at 5:54 am

        Thank you so much! 🙂

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