Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup
Split peas simmer into a light yet filling broth with onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves, while ketchup adds subtle tang and olive oil rounds out the flavor. This simple vegan soup is warming and comforting for a winter-night meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 88
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Inspect peas, discarding any stones, foreign matter, or unattractive peas. Place peas in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove pea dust.
- 2
Transfer drained peas into a pot with a lid and a heavy, heat-diffusing bottom. Add water, onion, celery, ketchup, olive oil, salt, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a very slow simmer. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom every 7 to 12 minutes, until peas have largely fallen apart, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Stir carrots into the soup. Cook, covered, stirring often, until peas are completely dissolved and soup is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season with pepper.
- 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 270.49 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.19 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 51.16 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.16 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 112.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 23.85 g Good Source 85%
- Total Sugars 18.08 g --
- Added Sugars 13.22 g High 26%
- Calcium 44.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 685.05 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 7.5 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Coarse Salt. Each serving provides about 270.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Coarse Salt, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 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 270.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup healthy?
- Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 270.49 calories and 11.19 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 13.22 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, 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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