Description
This Vegan Split Pea Soup is a hearty and nutritious comfort food made with simple ingredients like split peas, vegetable broth, and fresh vegetables. It’s a wholesome, plant-based recipe perfect for a cozy meal, featuring tender split peas simmered to perfection alongside carrots, celery, garlic, and onion. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this soup is ideal for anyone seeking a delicious vegan option.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 ribs of celery, sliced
Legumes & Liquids
- 2 cups of split peas
- 6 cups of vegetable broth
Other
- 1 Tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions become translucent and the vegetables soften, which builds the soup’s flavor base.
- Add split peas and broth: Stir in 2 cups of split peas and pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth. Cover the pot with the lid and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup cook covered for 45 minutes, allowing the split peas to soften and absorb the flavors. Then uncover and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season generously with salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting vegan meal.
Notes
- Older split peas take longer to cook; if after an hour they aren’t tender, continue simmering until softened.
- To reduce cooking time, soak split peas overnight before cooking.
- Always add salt after cooking as salted water can slow the cooking process of legumes.
