Name: Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 ribs of celery, sliced; 2 cups split peas; 6 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper, to taste

Description

This Vegan Split Pea Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for any season. Made with simple ingredients like split peas, fresh vegetables, and vegetable broth, it is a wholesome, comforting meal that is easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free and vegan. The soup simmers slowly to develop rich flavors, resulting in a satisfying and creamy texture without any dairy.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, diced
2 ribs of celery, sliced
2 cups split peas
6 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil: In a large pot with a lid, warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Add peas and broth, then simmer: Stir in the 2 cups of split peas and pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 45 minutes until the peas become tender.
Uncover and reduce: Remove the lid and continue cooking the soup uncovered for another 15 minutes to thicken and concentrate the flavors.
Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can partially blend the soup using an immersion blender after simmering.
Use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegan and enhance flavor.
Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely for longer storage.
Add herbs like thyme or bay leaves while simmering for additional depth of flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: Vegan Split Pea Soup, Vegan Soup, Healthy Soup, Comfort Food, Plant-Based Soup, Gluten-Free Soup