Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup
Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup is richly flavored with liquid smoke and thyme, yielding a creamy, velvety bowl without any dairy. Tender split peas, red potatoes, and sweet carrots create a wholesome balance of earthiness and subtle heat from red pepper flakes. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy weeknight dinner or to warm up a chilly afternoon.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function.
- 2
Add olive oil and the onion.
- 3
Cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Cancel the Saute function.
- 6
Add the split peas, potatoes, carrots, liquid smoke, thyme, pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- 7
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
- 8
Close and lock the lid.
- 9
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 12 minutes.
- 10
Allow 20 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 11
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
- 12
Remove the lid, stir, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Calories 462.88 kcal High 23%
- Protein 24.9 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 83.35 g 30%
- Total Fat 5.99 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1020.93 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 31.67 g Good Source 113%
- Total Sugars 9.32 g --
- Added Sugars 1.15 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 135.7 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 1399.22 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 271.03 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 18.44 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme, Liquid Smoke, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 462.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme, Liquid Smoke, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 462.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 65/100. Per serving, it provides 462.88 calories and 24.9 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1020.93 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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