Smoky Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

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.)

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.

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.

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!

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

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

US CustomaryMetric

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.

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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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