Description
Friendly, warming, and uncomplicated, this Healthy Vegan Split Pea Soup is the kind of bowl that feels like a hug from the inside. It’s hearty enough to satisfy a cold-weather appetite while staying light and plant-based.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split peas (green or yellow)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse split peas under cold running water until the water runs clear; pick out any pebbles or discolored peas.
- Chop the onion, dice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Place the rinsed split peas into the slow cooker first, followed by the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic on top.
- Tuck in the bay leaf and sprinkle thyme over the vegetables.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and purée for a smooth texture if desired, adjusting seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
Rinsing split peas removes dust and loose starch, helping to prevent foaming. For a richer texture, consider adding unsweetened plant milk or potato purée.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, soup, split pea, healthy, comfort food