Vegan Split Pea Soup
Indulge in the hearty flavors of this Split Pea Soup, a comforting dish perfect for cozynights. Prepare it on the stovetop or Instant Pot, this recipe is both delicious and versatile.
Print TRADITIONAL Recipe
Servings: 4 -6
INGREDIENTS
- Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ to 1 Bag Baby Carrots (16 oz bag)
- 1 Large Bay Leaf
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Marjoram
- 16 oz Dried Split Peas
- 1½ Containers Vegetable Broth Carton (32 oz ea) (32 oz)
For Serving:
- Nutritional Yeast
- Saltine Crackers OR
- Crusty Baguette Bread
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
Choose 6 QT Stockpot - Easily Double with 8 QT Stockpot
- Heat olive oil in a 6 qt stockpot.Olive Oil
- Dice onions and add to the pot, cook for about 3 minutes, then add garlic and mix well.1 Yellow Onion, 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
While Onions Are Cooking - Prepare Carrots
- Cut carrots and add them to the pot, heating for 2-3 minutes.½ to 1 Bag Baby Carrots (16 oz bag)
Add Spices
- Add bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram. Cook for 2-3 minutes.1 Large Bay Leaf, 2 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black Pepper, ½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Marjoram
Prepare Split Peas & Cook
- Rinse and sort split peas, then add them and the vegetable broth to the pot. Mix well.16 oz Dried Split Peas, 1½ Containers Vegetable Broth Carton (32 oz ea)
- Once the soup begins to bubble slightly, reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 1-2 hours until the desired texture is achieved, stirring occasionally and adding more broth as needed.
- Taste and adjust spices, adding more salt if necessary.
Serve With:
- Serve with nutritional yeast and crackers or crusty bread.Nutritional Yeast, Saltine Crackers, Salt & Pepper
Instant Pot Instructions
- Use the Saute setting to heat olive oil, add onions and cook for about 3 minutues. Then add garlic and cook one more minute. Mix well.Add carrots, spices, split peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Mix well, turn off saute setting, cover, and set Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.Allow the pot to naturally depressurize for 10 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure.After cooking is complete, add additional broth to reach the desired consistency.