Everyday Split Pea Soup

A simple yet satisfying "everyday" vegan Split Pea Vegetable Soup. This cozy meal is a great source of plant-based nutrients and protein at a budget-friendly cost! (Gluten-free & oil-free.)

If you are looking for a satisfying dish that maximizes nutrients at a budget-friendly cost, this is your meal.

The humble split pea is an ingredient that often flies under the radar, but they are such inexpensive, nutrient-packed powerhouses.

Just one cup of uncooked split peas has about 48 grams of protein. Plus it is a good source of fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium, etc.

For us, it only cost $0.34 from the bulk bins at our local food co-op which makes for a pretty awesome budget-buy.

Ingredients for Vegetable Split Pea Soup

For this recipe you will simmer in a large pot:

• Dry split peas: Either yellow split peas or green split peas will work for this recipe. Split peas are a type of legume and they are a great source of plant-based nutrients.
• Yellow onion
• Garlic cloves: Or substitute dried garlic powder.
• Carrot
• Celery
• Diced tomatoes: Either canned regular diced tomatoes or fire-roasted tomatoes.
• Vegetable broth
• Dried basil: Or substitute whatever seasonings you enjoy such as dried parsley, dried oregano, thyme, Italian seasonings, etc.
• Fresh baby spinach: Or stir in other greens like fresh kale instead.
• Salt

Customizing

Veggies: Add other vegetables as you see fit. Stir in zucchini, green beans, sweet corn, yellow summer squash, etc.

Herbs + spices: Change it up with your favorite seasonings. You could also use ground cumin and smoked paprika for a warmer seasoning blend. Or add a couple bay leaves for more flavor while the soup simmers. (Just be sure to remove them before serving.)

Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper, jalapeno, crushed red pepper flakes, or simply top your bowl with hot sauce to taste.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then simply reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy. We find it keeps well for about 5 days.

Freezing: I have not tested this yet, but I'm guessing this soup would freeze very well. Be sure to let it cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.

For more inspiration, also browse all pea recipes.

Everyday Split Pea Soup

Simple yet satisfying. This cozy soup is a great source of plant-based nutrients & protein at a budget-friendly cost!

4.84 from 6 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 5 medium bowls

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Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas (yellow or green, uncooked)
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2-3 stalks celery
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
• 5 cups vegetable broth (or 4 cups broth + 1 cup water)
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
• Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

• Dice onion.
• In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. broth/water for no-oil sauté, adding more as needed.)
• Meanwhile, mince garlic. Dice carrots and celery.
• When onion is translucent, add garlic, carrots, celery, and dried basil. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and vegetable broth.
• Rinse split peas very well and add to pot. Stir.
• Bring to a light boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45-50 minutes or until split peas are tender. (They should still have a slight bite - not mushy.)
• Stir in spinach (roughly chopped if desired) during last minute of cooking. Salt/pepper to taste before serving to help enhance the flavors.

Notes

For smoky/spicy flavor: Use a can of fire-roasted tomatoes in place of regular diced tomatoes. (Or top with hot sauce before serving.)

Thickness: I enjoy soup thick + dense. If you prefer yours more brothy, either decrease the split peas (to 2/3 - 3/4 cup) or increase the amount of broth.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Everyday Split Pea Soup

Amount per Serving

Calories

187

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Potassium

 

747

mg

21

%

Carbohydrates

 

36

g

12

%

Fiber

 

12

g

50

%

Sugar

 

10

g

11

%

Protein

 

11

g

22

%

Vitamin A

 

5372

IU

107

%

Vitamin C

 

15

mg

18

%

Calcium

 

82

mg

8

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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