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Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

February 9, 2014 By Kaitlin McGinn 11 Comments

Cozy Vegan Split Pea Soup with creamy sweet potatoes and a smoky touch! Our whole family goes wild for this simple, satisfying meal filled with plant-based protein and nutrients… and it’s only 7 healthy ingredients! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

Bowl of split pea soup with sweet potatoes

Split pea soup sure doesn’t like to sit pretty for a photograph. The ingredients precooked? Lovely. But after they become soup? Well… you can see that transformation for yourself 😉 It may be a humble-looking soup (especially after it’s blended which is our favorite way to enjoy) but don’t let that deter you because the taste is all kinds of smoky & savory & DELICIOUS.

This has been my daughter’s most requested meal for the past 4 years now. I love how it’s only 7 simple ingredients but packed with flavor. It makes a great vegan/gluten-free option with tons of fiber, protein, iron, and plenty of other goodness.

Jar of green split peas and sweet potatoes cut in half

It makes a pretty big batch so be sure to cut in half if desired! And if you don’t mind a spicy kick, I suggest adding chipotle which gives another beautiful layer of smokiness. (This vegan Everyday Split Pea Soup is also a lovely way to enjoy split peas if you’re interested.)

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Green split peas arranged next to cubed raw sweet potatoes
Bowl of split pea soup with sweet potatoes
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Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

Split Pea Soup with creamy sweet potatoes! Our family goes wild for this simple, satisfying meal filled with plant-based protein and nutrients.
Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings:8 medium bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups split peas (1 lb. bag)
  • 1 large onion
  • 1-2 carrots
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (more to taste)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth + 3 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: tomatoes, spinach, kale, chipotle, hot sauce for topping

Instructions

  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Dice onion and carrot.
  • In a large stockpot over med-high heat, saute onion and carrot for 5-7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veg broth for no-oil saute method.)
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic.
  • Add sweet potatoes, garlic, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir and saute 1 minute.
  • Add vegetable broth and 3 cups water.
  • Rinse split peas well and drain. Add to pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until split peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Salt to taste. Serve as is, or blend* (our favorite!)

Notes

*If you prefer to blend, I recommend an immersion blender. They’re super convenient for soup. You could also do it in batches in a regular blender, but use extreme caution as hot foods may explode in blender.
This makes a BIG batch! (We’re soup monsters.) Simply cut the recipe in half if desired.
If you don’t mind a spicy kick, I suggest adding chipotle which gives another beautiful layer of smokiness.
Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Times

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10068IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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Bowl of blended split pea soup with sweet potatoes
Vegan smoky split pea sweet potato soup photo collage

Enjoying this vegan split pea soup? Also feel free to check out this Quinoa Potato Soup, Lentil Orzo Soup or Loaded Veggie & Black Bean Quesadillas!

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Main Dish, Recipe, Soup, Vegan, WFPBNO Tagged With: autumn, carrot, family-friendly, garlic, onion, plant protein, smoked paprika, split peas, sweet potato, weeknight, winter

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Comments

  1. LittleMonsterx14

    February 10, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    mmm this looks great!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      February 11, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    February 14, 2014 at 1:57 am

    This looks awesome and I am very excited to try it! Quick question…do you pre-soak the split peas or just add them in?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      February 14, 2014 at 3:21 am

      Hi! No, I don’t soak mine. I just rinse, drain, and toss them in! Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Karen Goodman

    September 16, 2014 at 2:19 am

    I'll definitely be given this a try. I have about 1/2 bag of split peas to use up from an old recipe, and just bought a couple of sweet potatoes. I love all of the flavors and am sure it will be great.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      September 16, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      So great! Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carmen Berdecia

    April 3, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Can't wait to make this soup..thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      April 24, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Alyssa

    December 6, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Very good! Love the way the smoked paprika mellowed out with a low, slow cook time. I ended up letting it simmer until the peas had completely broken down on their own, just as I normally do with pea soup. I used yellow split peas, so this was such a pretty color at the end. I served it with biscuits and jam.4 stars

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      December 7, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      That sounds great! Love that you used yellow split peas. Thanks for the feedback, Alyssa 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mary T

    January 24, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    How many servings does this make?

    Reply

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