Best 6 Split Pea Soup Vegetarian Easy Recipes

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Dive into a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our collection of split pea soup recipes. These delightful vegetarian soups are not only easy to make, but also brimming with flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients. Our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering both traditional and creative variations. From the classic split pea soup brimming with vegetables and smoky ham hocks to a lighter and vegan-friendly version bursting with vibrant spices and fresh herbs, we have something for every palate. Get ready to warm your soul and nourish your body with these satisfying and delicious split pea soup recipes.

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SIMPLE VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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I like this soup so much that I often make it weekly during cooler months.

Provided by Doug in Manhattan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried split peas
5 cups cold water
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch coarse salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
3 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 cup sliced carrots, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Inspect peas, discarding any stones, foreign matter, or unattractive peas. Place peas in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove pea dust.
  • Transfer drained peas into a pot with a lid and a heavy, heat-diffusing bottom. Add water, onion, celery, ketchup, olive oil, salt, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a very slow simmer. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom every 7 to 12 minutes, until peas have largely fallen apart, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir carrots into the soup. Cook, covered, stirring often, until peas are completely dissolved and soup is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 124.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE



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I love it when comfort food and 'healthy' come together in one dish. Like in this full bodied nutritious vegetarian split pea soup. It's loaded with vegetables, well seasoned and satisfying. Smooth or chunky. Your choice. If you are too lazy to chop vegetables (like me), use a food processor for a great shortcut.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Main Dish     Soup

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil ((or half oil, half butter))
1 medium to large sweet onion
3 large carrots, peeled
3 -4 celery ribs, scrubbed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
7 cups vegetable broth ( (I use one box plus 3 cups water))
2 cups (390 grams) green split peas ((or yellow split peas or mix of the two))
1/3 cup (16 grams) chopped fresh dill
1 -2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ((or more to taste - depends on saltiness of broth))
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme ((or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried))
Optional: Note 3

Steps:

  • CHOP VEGETABLES: Option #1: Dice carrots, celery and onion into 1/2 inch/1.3cm pieces - and mince the garlicOption #2 (shortcut): Cut vegetables into 2 inch/5 cm pieces and pulse them in the processor (this is a big shortcut so my preference!). I process onions in one batch, then carrots, garlic and celery in another. I leave a few larger chunks of carrots and celery to have some vegetables that hold their shape in the finished soup. If you plan to blend the soup into a purée, however, there's no need.
  • COOK ON STOVE TOP: (see Note 1 and 2 for other cooking methods)Sauté veggies: Heat oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add onions and sauté 3 minutes. Add celery and carrots and garlic and sauté 4-5 minutes. Shortcut: skip this step (and skip the oil) and just add everything to the pot and cook. Sautéing adds flavor though.Add broth and seasonings, then cook: Add peas, broth, water, dill and seasonings to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium low (3/10) for 1 1/2-2 hours, until vegetables and peas are soft. If too watery, continue to cook for 15-20 minutes with lid off or partially covering the pot. But note that soup will thicken on standing or in fridge. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • SERVE: If you like chunkier soup, serve as is. If you prefer creamier soup, blend soup in processor (in batches), blender or with stick immersion blender. Alternatively, do half and half - blend half the soup to creamy, then combine with the unblended chunky half. Serve with croutons, biscuits, a warm crusty loaf bread or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1717 mg, Fiber 18 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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A delicious, simple vegetarian split pea soup made from an impossibly short list of ingredients. Seriously, just five!

Provided by Heidi Swanson

Categories     Lunch     Main Course     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
2 cups dried split green peas, picked over and rinsed
5 cups water, plus more to finish
juice of 1 lemon (reserve the zest)
To finish: a few pinches of smoked paprika, olive oil, toasted almonds, and/or, scallions

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a big pot over med-high heat. Stir in onions and salt and cook until the onions soften, just a minute or two. Add the split peas and water. Bring to a boil, dial down the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the peas are cooked through (but still a touch al dente).
  • Using a large cup or mug ladle half of the soup into a bowl and set aside. Using a hand blender (or regular blender) puree the soup that is still remaining in the pot. Stir the reserved (still chunky) soup back into the puree - you should have a soup that is nicely textured. If you need to thin the soup out with more water (or stock) do so a bit at a time - there are times I need to add up to 3 1/2 cups extra.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and taste. If the soup needs more salt (likely), add more a bit at a time until the flavor of the soup really pops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 409 mg, Fiber 17 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP I



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This makes a very thick vegetarian split pea soup. To make it thinner, reduce the amount of split peas or add more water. Depending on the density of split peas, it may take a while for the vegetables and peas to soften, but you can't really overcook this soup; just stir occasionally, and add water if it gets too dry. Seasonings can be altered to taste. Tastes even better reheated.

Provided by Deborah Sah

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dried split peas
½ cup barley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
7 ½ cups water
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
½ cup chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the oil, onion, bay leaf and garlic for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add the peas, barley, salt and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme and ground black pepper. Simmer for another hour, or until the peas and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 386.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN, EASY



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Make and share this Split Pea Soup, Vegetarian, Easy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb split peas
4 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 cup onion, Diced
2 tablespoons butter
4 carrots, Diced
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick through peas to remove any unpleasant bits.
  • Bring 2 cans vegetable broth to boil in large saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, sauté onion in butter until just translucent, not soft.
  • Add split peas and cooked onion to broth. Cook about 1 hour till peas are very tender, adding more vegetable broth as needed. You do not want too much broth.
  • In a separate pan, cook carrots in water till tender. Chop into fine pieces.
  • When split pea mixture is soft, purée in a blender or food processor till it is creamy and smooth.
  • Return to pan and add finely chopped carrots.
  • Heat through and serve. Soup should be very thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 20.8, Sugar 9, Protein 19.2

VEGETARIAN SPLIT-PEA SOUP



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When those cold March winds blow, heat up a bowl of this delicious soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups dried split peas, rinsed and picked over
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
7 carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick (3 cups)
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine split peas, potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, and 4 quarts water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas have broken down and liquid has thickened, about 45 minutes. Add extra water as necessary and skim foam from the surface as needed. The consistency should be smooth and not too thick.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 20 g

Tips:

  • To make the soup creamier, blend a cup of the cooked soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
  • For a smokier flavor, roast the split peas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before cooking.
  • Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the soup for a tangy flavor boost.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or chives before serving.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Split pea soup is a delicious, hearty, and budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is a must-try for any home cook. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this split pea soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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