Simple Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried split peas
• 5 cups cold water
• cup diced onion
• cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch coarse salt
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
• 3 bay leaves (or more to taste)
• 1 cup sliced carrots (or more to taste)
• Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Begin by inspecting the dried split peas, discarding any stones, foreign objects, or any peas that seem unattractive. Rinse the peas thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer under cold running water to remove any dust or debris.

Step 2: Transfer the drained peas into a large pot with a heavy bottom and a tight-fitting lid. Add the cold water, diced onion, sliced celery, ketchup, olive oil, coarse salt, crushed garlic, and bay leaves into the pot. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Once the soup reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Allow the soup to cook, stirring occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot every 7 to 12 minutes. Continue simmering until the peas have mostly dissolved and the texture is creamy, about 1 hours.

Step 4: Add the sliced carrots to the pot. Stir well, cover, and cook the soup, stirring often, until the peas have fully dissolved and the soup thickens to a creamy consistency, about 1 hours more. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Step 5: Once the soup reaches the desired thickness, remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with black pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cook's Notes

• You can use either yellow or green split peas for this recipe.
• If the soup is reducing too quickly before the peas break down, add an extra cup of water in Step 2 and lower the heat.
• As the soup thickens, it can be prone to scorching. To avoid this, leave the pot lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, or reduce the heat further, so it remains a gentle simmer without bubbles. You can also use a heat diffuser to prevent burning.
• Stir the soup more frequently during the thickening phase to ensure it cooks evenly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 223
• Total Fat: 4g (5% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (3% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 125mg (5% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g (13% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 14g (49% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 13g (25% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 5mg (5% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 57mg (4% Daily Value)
• Iron: 3mg (14% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 643mg (14% Daily Value)

Servings per recipe: 4

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.