Vegan Split Pea Soup
This thick vegan split pea soup combines tender split peas and barley with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, layered with bay leaf, basil, thyme, and black pepper. It is a hearty choice for a cool-weather lunch or dinner, and its flavors deepen when the soup is reheated the next day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Split Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 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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- 93
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and bay leaf in the oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, peas, barley, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, thyme, and pepper. Simmer until the peas and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 276.1 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.2 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 53.3 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 62.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 19.46 g Good Source 70%
- Total Sugars 10.3 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 48.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 680.63 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 18.61 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vegan Split Pea Soup is an American soup recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 276.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Vegan Split Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Celery Sticks. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make 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 276.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Split Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Vegan Split Pea Soup healthy?
- Vegan Split Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 276.1 calories and 10.2 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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