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Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

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Cozy Vegan Split Pea Soup with creamy sweet potatoes and a smoky touch! Our whole family loves 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

Nutrient-packed split peas combine with creamy sweet potatoes in this delightful soup. It’s rather humble-looking, but don’t let that deter you because the taste is all kinds of smoky & savory & delicious.

This is one of my daughter’s most requested meals. I love how it’s only 7 simple ingredients but packed with fiber, protein, iron, and plenty of other plant-based goodness.

Jar of green split peas and sweet potatoes cut in half

Ingredients for Split Pea Soup

  • Split peas (I use green)
  • Onion
  • Carrot
  • Sweet potato
  • Garlic
  • Smoked paprika
  • Vegetable broth

It makes a large batch so halve if desired. If you like a spicy kick, add chipotle which provides another tasty layer of smokiness.

This Everyday Split Pea Soup is also a lovely way to enjoy split peas.

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.
AuthorKaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 25 mins
CategorySoup
CuisineGluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings8 medium bowls

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 2 cups split peas (1 lb. bag)
  • 1 large onion
  • 1-2 medium carrots
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (more to taste)
  • 7 cups vegetable broth (or 4 cups 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: 236 kcalCarbohydrates: 46 gProtein: 13 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 745 mgFiber: 15 gSugar: 8 gVitamin A: 10068 IUVitamin C: 4 mgCalcium: 55 mgIron: 3 mg
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  2. Anonymous

    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?

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  3. Karen Goodman

    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.

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  5. Alyssa

    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

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    • Kaitlin McGinn

      Hi Mary! You can find the servings right above the ingredients in each recipe. (I estimate this one to be 8 medium bowls – it’s a large batch, so be sure to halve if desired.) Hope you enjoy if you give it a try!

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