This comforting and simple vegetarian split pea soup recipe is easy as pie to make, delicious, healthy, and affordable.
Serve easy vegetarian split pea soup with a nice chunk of bread and / or a nice light salad.
Vegetarian split pea soup is also vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and ayurvedic.
How To Cook Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Cook vegetarian split pea soup on the stovetop, in a crockpot, or in a Instant Pot.
Stockpots take ~ 2 hours. Crockpots on low 6-8 hours. Instant Pot generally take about 30 minutes.
Easy Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe FAQS
Split peas do not need soaking like other dry beans, making them even easier to cook.
Vegetarian split pea soup will get thicker as it sits. Add more water or broth if you like a thinner consistency.
Freeze extra Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup freezes very well.
Make a double batch and stick one in the freezer for later or freeze any leftovers if you have them.
Freeze vegetarian split pea soup in individual serving sizes or in larger family size containers. Cool split pea soup fully before freezing.
Variations For Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Don't have parsley? Cool - chop up some of the fresh celery leaves off the stalk and garnish with that or just leave it out.
Add 10 ounces cooked diced ham to this recipe if you want a meaty version of simple split pea soup.
Add favorite herbs or spices for different variations of vegetarian split pea soup. Some ideas are:
- curry powder
- chili powder
- cumin
- turmeric
- fresh or dried rosemary
- fresh or dried thyme
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
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This wholesome comforting vegetarian split pea soup recipe is affordable & easy. Add 10 ounces cooked diced ham to this recipe if you want a meaty version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot / Instant pot / Braised
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb (~2 cups) dried split peas
- 1 cup (~4 ounces) onions, diced
- 1 ½ cup carrots, small dice
- 1 cup celery, small dice
- ¾ tsp salt
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaf
- ¾ cup parsley, chopped & divided
Instructions
Stockpot:
- Add olive oil to a large stockpot and bring to medium high heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery and a bit of salt. Cook covered ~ 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are translucent. Add more olive oil if it is dry and/or reduce the heat.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered (stirring occasionally) for ~ 2 - 2 ½ hours or until peas are tender.
- Add more water or broth if you like a thinner consistency.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley and add salt to taste. Serve with fresh bread. Happy Soup Eating! Beckie
Crockpot:
- Mix split peas, onions, carrots, celery, salt, broth, bay leaves, and ½ cup parsley in a crockpot
and cook on low 6-8 hours. Add salt to taste.
and cook on low 6-8 hours. Add salt to taste.Notes
- This soup will get thicker as it sits. Add more water or broth if you like a thinner consistency.
- Don't have parsley? Cool - chop up some of the fresh celery leaves off the stalk and garnish with that or just leave it out.
Serving Suggestion
Make a full meal out of this vegetarian split pea soup recipe by adding a salad or side vegetable.
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