Vegan Split Pea Soup

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This vegan split pea soup recipe makes a very thick 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. This soup tastes even better reheated the next day.

Submitted by Deborah Sah
Updated on January 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 7 ½ cups water

  • 2 cups dried split peas

  • ½ cup barley

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 3 potatoes, diced

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and bay leaf in hot oil until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, peas, barley, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, thyme, and pepper. Simmer until peas and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
2g Fat
46g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 387mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 14g 51%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 838mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.