Vegan Split Pea Soup
About
Delicious and hearty, this Vegan Split Pea Soup cooks low and slow for a perfect lunch or dinner. This recipe is ideal for meal prep, easy to make, naturally gluten-free, healthy, budget-friendly and taste amazing.
Rich in dietary fiber and protein, yellow split peas offer many nutritional benefits.
- 01
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 02
Stir in vegetable broth, split peas, dried savory, bay leaves and miso (optional).
- 03
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft and soup is thickened, 1 1/2 hour.
- 04
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 05
*Note: If you prefer a thicker soup, you can blend a bit of the soup with an immerersion blender or blender. Just do a quick blend (or blend just a cup of the soup, so that you don't end up pureeing the soup. You want it to be chunky still.)