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
Lorna
I made this last night and my husband, son and I loved it! Split pea soup has always been a favorite of mine and although I have tried other versions of split pea soup since we started eating plant based 3 years ago, none of the recipes I tried tasted great. Others always made me miss having ham in them to make the flavor taste right. Your recipe was absolutely fantastic! The seasonings made it so delicious! This is definitely a keeper! Thanks for creating such an incredibly delicious recipe! I look forward to trying out more of your recipes.
Verna
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Lorna, you made my day! I am thrilled you all enjoyed it 🙂
Sherry R
I had to come back ... I finished my soup last night and I was legit sad so I am heading to the grocery store for the ingredients to make more!
Verna
That's what I like hear 🙂 That makes me so happy. Thanks for great feedback Sherry!
Jess
So happy when I find a recipe my kids love. Wasn't a drop left. This one's on repeat for sure!
Verna
Awesome!
Sherry R.
I made this in the crockpot (eight hours on high). Per her recommendation, I sautéd the vegetables (in vegetable broth). The only modifications I made were omitting the cayenne pepper (I don’t like heat) and salt. This is seriously the best split pea soup I’ve ever had.
Verna
Thank you so much Sherry!! You Totally made my day, really appreciate your feedback 🙂 So happy you enjoyed the soup
LCVegan
THANK YOU for developing a cruelty-free recipe that completely replicates the taste of my mother's split pea soup (with ham! 😥) that I loved as a child. BRAVO!!!! I've made this twice and have been blown away both times!
Verna
You are so welcome!! I am happy you're enjoying the recipe- you just made my day!! 🙂
Marissa
Is the liquid smoke a must?
Verna
Hi Marissa, You can leave it out but it does add great smoky flavour. Enjoy!
Thea B
Making your Split Pea Soup but with ham.. It is the best split pea soup recipe for vegans and non vegans!
Verna
thank you!
Carell
I served the Split Pea soup for a lunch to guests., They were very impressed. Excellent spice combination. I passed on the recipe and your website.
Verna
So nice to hear thank you so much for the feedback Carell really appreciated! Feel free to leave star rating too 🙂
Amy
I used the crockpot recipe - so easy!
. The spice combo was great. Perfect in every way!!
Verna
Thank you Amy glad you enjoyed the soup, appreciate the feedback so much!
Angela
Excellent soup! I did the slow cooking version. We didn’t miss the ham. I’ll make this again for sure.
Verna
So happy you enjoyed it Angela thanks for your feedback!
Lori
Can this soup be frozen?
Verna
Absolutely! Enjoy Lori!
Naomi
My meat eating partner even loved this recipe, very yummy! I'd love to see the total fiber for this soup added to the Nutrition Facts as well.
Verna
Thrilled you both enjoyed the soup Naomi! thanks for commenting! Fiber added to chart for you.
Christine Scott
The best split pea soup recipe! I loved the spices and slight kick of the cayenne pepper.
I made it in the slow cooker and added crumbled smoky tempeh bacon for the last hour and it was amazing.
Thank you!
Verna
Oh wonderful! Thrilled you enjoyed it Christine. Thanks so much for your comment!
Suzanne
I made this in the crockpot yesterday and it was FANTASTIC! I've been looking for low-fat vegetarian soup recipes that I can make in the crockpot and this HIT THE SPOT. The liquid smoke and cayenne pepper gives it that tiny dose of spice and familiar smokey-meat like flavor. You do not need the ham or bacon AT ALL. Thank you so much!! This is definitely a keeper!!!
Verna
Thank you so much Suzanne! You just made my day! thrilled you enjoyed the soup!!
Dayna
I’ve been missing split pea soup with ham and your recipe totally satisfied that craving, just a wonderful recipe the flavours were exceptional! I am now excited to see what other vegan offerings you have. Many blessings!
Verna
Oh thank you so much, what a wonderful review! You just made my day Dayna!