Description
This super simple Vegan Split Pea Soup is easy to whip up and is one of the best soups for filling you up thanks to the help of the split peas (or lentils)!
Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium-sized white onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
3 medium-sized celery stocked, chopped
2 medium-sized carrots, sliced
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
1–2 tbsp vegetable stock paste
2 cups par-cooked split peas – SEE NOTES
1/4 cup vegan ham, chopped
1/4 cup smoked tofu, cubed
2 bay leafs
8 cups boiling water or add as desired – SEE NOTES
Garnish with fresh thyme, red chili flakes and lemon
Instructions
To a large pot, heat the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding the onion. Cook down for 5 minutes on low heat. You do not want your onions to brown too much, so keep a close eye on them and stir often.
To the pot, add the minced garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook them for 5 minutes with the lid on stirring often to avoid burning.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the sea salt, pepper, thyme, stock paste, splits peas, “ham”, tofu and bay leaves to the pot. Stir till every ingredient is well coated with vegetable stock paste and seasonings. Cook down for 3-4 minutes before checking carrots for tenderness. If fork-tender, increase heat to high and add water. If not, cook for another 3-4 minutes or until soft! Then, bring the soup to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes or until split peas are perfectly tender.
Serve with fresh lemon, thyme and red chili flakes.
Notes
I would recommend soaking the split peas in water for 4 hours before cooking. Strain and drain from soaking water then cook for 20 minutes before adding to the soup.
You can use lentils if you don’t have access to split peas.
If you do not have a vegetable stock paste, simply use vegetable stock and substitute it for the boiling water. Add as much as you desire. More for a more brothy soup, less for a thicker, heartier, stew-like soup!
Keywords: best, easy, lentil, green, recipe
We made this for dinner last night and it was seriously amazing! So easy and quick to put together. I am going to try it with Lentils next time!
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So glad you enjoyed this soul, Stephanie! Thank you so much for the love!
Yum, this is so good and perfect for spring!
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It’s so incredibly delicious!
Another delicious soup! Thank you the whole family loved it
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You’re so welcome!! Thanks for the love!
So yummy and comforting. I swapped the split peas for lentils as I’m not a fan of split peas! Still so yummy though!
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Yes, this makes me so happy. Thanks for letting us know!
Never been a fan of this style of soup, but this recipe completely changed that for me! Love this one!
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YESSS!! This soup is seriously so good!
I haven’t tried this recipe yet but want to! I do have a question about par-cooking the split peas. The recipe said this would be in the notes but I don’t see it. thanks
Hey! So it was just that you can use Lentils if you don’t have split peas! I would recommend soaking the split peas for 4 hours before cooking. Strain and drain then cook for 20 minutes before adding to the soup.