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    Home » Recipes » Soup

    Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

    Feb 9, 2014 by Kaitlin

    This cozy Vegan Split Pea Soup combines creamy sweet potatoes with warm, smoky flavors! It is easy to make and only 7 healthy ingredients. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Vegan split pea soup with sweet potato in a white bowl

    Nutrient-packed split peas combine with creamy sweet potatoes in this delightful soup.

    It is a rather humble-looking soup, but don't let that deter you because the taste is so smoky, savory, and delicious.

    Plus it is easy to prepare!

    It is only 7 simple ingredients but packed with fiber, protein, iron, and other plant-based goodness.

    Jar of green split peas and sweet potatoes cut in half

    Ingredients for Split Pea Soup

    For this recipe you will need just a few simple ingredients:

    • Split peas: I use green split peas, but yellow split peas work too.
    • Yellow onion
    • Carrot
    • Sweet potato
    • Garlic cloves: Or substitute with dried garlic powder.
    • Smoked paprika
    • Vegetable broth: Use low sodium if preferred.
    Green split peas arranged next to cubed raw sweet potatoes

    Tips

    Batch size: It does make a large batch so be sure to halve if desired.

    Make it spicy: If you like a spicy kick, add a dash of chipotle powder (or chipotle in adobo sauce) which provides another tasty layer of smokiness.

    This Everyday Split Pea Soup is also a great way to enjoy split peas!

    Blended pea soup in a white bowl

    For more inspiration, browse all winter recipes or pea recipes.

    Vegan split pea soup with sweet potato in a white bowl

    Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

    This cozy split pea soup combines creamy sweet potatoes with warm, smoky flavors! It is easy to make and only 7 healthy ingredients.
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 8 medium bowls

    Ingredients

    • 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 medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for 5-7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method.)
    • Meanwhile, mince garlic.
    • Add sweet potatoes, garlic, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir and sauté 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.*

    Notes

    *Blending: If you prefer to blend, I recommend an immersion blender. (They’re very convenient for soup.) You could also do it in batches in a regular blender, but please use caution as hot foods may erupt in blender.
    Make it spicy: Add chipotle or cayenne pepper to taste.
    Yield: This makes a large batch. Cut the recipe in half if desired.
    Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Times.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    239
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Potassium
     
    733
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    46
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    15
    g
    63
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    13
    g
    26
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    9986
    IU
    200
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    53
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying this vegan split pea soup, also check out:

    • Quinoa Potato Soup
    • Lentil Orzo Soup
    • Loaded Veggie and Black Bean Quesadillas

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mary T

      January 24, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      How many servings does this make?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        January 27, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        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.)

        Reply
      • Jules

        October 10, 2021 at 11:58 am

        5 stars
        1

        Reply
    2. Alyssa

      December 06, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      4 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        December 07, 2020 at 4:09 pm

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

        Reply
    3. 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

        No, I don't soak mine. I just rinse, drain, and toss them in!

        Reply

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