This vegetarian split pea soup is made with a touch of liquid smoke instead of traditional ham. It’s a complete and easy plant-based meal!
Nothing beats a comforting soup. And how about pea soup? It’s the cozy equivalent of blueberry pancakes or mac and cheese, isn’t it? This soup is one of our favorite healthy dinner recipes! Not only is it hearty and delicious, but it is unbelievable easy to do. Here we used a trick to replace the traditional ham shank and add a smoky undertone to this vegetarian split pea soup. Alex’s mother often prepares this meal for the family, which gives us a family and warm atmosphere. It’s an easy, whole plant meal (WFPB) that everyone will love!
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How to make a vegetarian pea soup
Of course, the easiest way to make a vegetarian split pea soup is to buy a bag of split peas with a flavor pack and just add water. But as we experimented with our own recipe, we found that simply adding sautéed onions and garlic to a veggie broth base makes for great flavor. We also added some liquid smoke to mimic the ham that usually flavors the soup.
Cooking the peas in this soup causes them to break down into a thick, stew-like texture. We mixed our vegetarian split pea soup a little after cooking with an immersion blender, but not too much – we like to keep it quite thick.
If you don’t have liquid smoke, you can also omit it or try adding a pinch of chipotle powder instead. Chipotle powder is spicy yet smoky; You won’t need much, but if you’re craving that ham and smoky flavor, this will do. If you like, you can garnish with smoked paprika, which also adds a subtle smoky touch to this dish.
what are peas
what are peas Split peas are a type of legume (like lentils). It is a field pea, a pea grown for drying. It’s a special type of dried pea that’s split in half, making it easy to break down into a thick, soup-like consistency when cooked. Split peas are available at most grocery stores, or you can Buy peas online. With a shelf life of 2-3 years, it’s a fantastic healthy ingredient to store!
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How to serve vegetarian pea soup
Serve this vegan and vegetarian split pea soup with crusty bread, cookies (or vegan crackers), or a simple side salad for a complete meal. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days and tastes better the longer it sits! If you don’t want to bother with sides, enjoy this soup on its own and crush up some crackers to incorporate. This recipe makes four large servings, so make sure you have enough to eat.
store leftovers
To freeze this soup for later, let it cool completely to room temperature before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Jars and freezer bags would work fine, but really anything will work. We like to freeze soups in individual servings so we can thaw just the amount we need for a single serving. This vegetarian pea soup will keep in the freezer for a few months and is wonderfully reheated.
This vegetarian pea soup recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, vegan and dairy-free.
The description
This vegetarian split pea soup is made with a touch of liquid smoke instead of traditional ham. It’s a complete and easy plant-based meal!
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 carrots
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pounds of peas
- 8 cups vegetable soup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Kosher salt
- Ground fresh pepper
- Chop onion and carrot. Chop the garlic. (If you have a pressure cooker, go to Instant Pot Split Pea Soup for the next step.)
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and peas and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 45 to 55 minutes, until peas break down and soup thickens. If desired, puree several times with an immersion blender for a smoother but still thick texture.
- Stir in liquid smoke, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Garnish with smoked paprika if you like.
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: Vegetarian Split Pea Soup, Vegan Split Pea Soup
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