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!
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.
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, tablespoon 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 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?
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?
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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
Best Vegan Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker option)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings 1x
Description
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
- 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 ½ tablespoon "Better than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base"
- 1 and ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 and ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
STOVE TOP VERSION:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Frying your veggies first is optional but adds extra flavour
- Enjoy!
SLOW COOKER VERSION:
- Rinse the green split peas well and add them to your Slow Cooker along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hrs or on high for 5-6 hrs, until peas are (fall apart) tender.
- Add additional salt and pepper if you like and more water/bouillon or broth if the soup seems to thick.
- As I stated in the "Stove Top" version, frying your veggies first is optional but adds extra flavour.
- 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
Carell says
Loved your vegan pea soup recipe. It has lots of flavor, because of the extra spices. The extra spices is what drew me to it. Thanks.
Verna says
Thanks Carell glad you enjoyed it, appreciate your comment!
NC says
The vegan pea soups I've tired in the past have been bland but this turned out so good! I think its all the extra spices. Thank you!
Verna says
Thank you so much! Yes it's all about the flavour! So happy you enjoyed the soup.
Tracie says
Can I use broth instead of water and better than bouillion? I dont have that on hand but I have both chicken broth and veggies broth. Thanks!
Verna says
Hi Tracie, yes you can, it just might not be as flavourful. you may need to add more salt to taste. enjoy!
Tracie says
Thank you! It turned out great!
Verna says
You are so welcome Tracie, happy you enjoyed the soup!
Cameron says
This is the first time I've made a vegan split pea soup that actually had flavor. And TONS of it! I followed the recipe exactly and it is amazing!
Verna says
Thrilled you love the pea soup Cameron! Thank you so much for you comment. Have a great day!
Ronda says
I made this split pea soup 3 times over the past month for different crowds and everyone loved it. So yummy!
Verna says
Thank you so much Rhonda!! I have been making this recipe for years. So glad you're enjoying it
Lisa says
This soup was very good, nice flavors!
Verna says
Oh thank you Lisa so glad you enjoyed the split pea soup! thanks for your comment have a great day!
P says
Can I substitute dried split chick peas (chana dal) for the green split peas?
Verna says
I have not tried this my recipe using dried chick peas so I cannot say. Let me know if you do and how it turns out. Soaking the chick peas over night will greatly reduce the cooking time. Have a great day
Midge says
Just made this , delicious
Verna says
Thanks Midge! so glad you're enjoying the pea soup!
Barb says
The best pea soup!
Verna says
thank you so much Barb!
Barbara says
Best pea soup ever!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thank you so much Barbara!!❤️ That means a lot! glad you loved it!
Eric says
Do you mean crystallized ginger in the recipe?
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Hi Eric, there is no ginger in this soup. Have great day.
Melissa says
This is a very good pea soup Verna. Thank you
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thank you Melissa so glad you like it ? Have a great day!
Mikaela says
I'm making this for the second time today! It's soooo good!! I have a 4qt slow cooker, so I halved the recipe and it worked out great!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your comment Mikaela! You made my day. Glad you love the recipe?
betsy says
Curious as to how you calculated the calories. 320 seems high considering no fat/oil. thank you!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Hi Betsy, the calculations include 1 tbsp of oil, hope that helps.
Carolyn says
My grandma always made pea soup I cannot wait to try this. Thanks!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
That's awesome, enjoy Carolyn, thx for your comment ?