Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup
Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup simmers split peas until they melt into a velvety, earthy broth scented with onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Carrots add gentle sweetness while black pepper rounds the flavor, making a warming bowl ideal for cold evenings or a cozy, budget-friendly meal. It’s straightforward, nourishing, and deeply comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Sort through the peas, removing any stones, debris, or unattractive peas. Place the peas in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water to wash off any pea dust.
- 2
Put the drained peas into a pot with a lid and a heavy, heat-diffusing bottom. Add the water, onion, celery, ketchup, olive oil, salt, garlic, and bay leaves.
- 3
Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a very slow simmer.
- 4
Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom every 7 to 12 minutes, until the peas have mostly broken down, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 5
Stir the carrots into the soup.
- 6
Cook, covered, stirring often, until the peas are completely dissolved and the soup is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more.
- 7
Remove and discard the bay leaves, then season with pepper.
- Calories 314.86 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 214.44 mg Moderate
- Fiber 17.29 g Good Source
- Sugar 16.97 g High
- Added Sugar 12.41 g High
- Calcium 266.65 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.26 mg Low Source
- Potassium 522.79 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 10.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 27.43 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup is a dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Coarse Salt, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 314.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- It is a soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Coarse Salt, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 314.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
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