Recipe: Perfect SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN

SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN. But you can bottle it, and that's exactly what we did. Introducing a soup with nothing to hide. We don't leave taste to the imagination.

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. Need a meat-free and fat-free split pea soup recipe? Although many split pea soup recipes use ham for added flavor, this vegetarian and vegan split pea soup packs in the spices, including thyme, sage, and bay leaves for a lower fat and cholesterol version of classic split pea soup. You can have SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN

1. You need 1 lb of split peas.
2. You need 6 of large carrots.
3. You need 5 stalks of celery.
4. It's 1 of medium-large leek with dark green top removed and discarded.
5. Prepare 1 of large (not gigantic) onion.
6. Prepare 4 tablespoons of olive oil Or unsalted butter.
7. It's 2 teaspoons of salt.
8. Prepare 9-10 cups of water.

As an added bonus, with all those herbs and spices, you'll find that you need very little salt to add the flavor. This vegan split pea soup is extra comforting, but light,. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. How to serve vegetarian split pea soup.

SPLIT PEA SOUP, VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN instructions

1. Small chop or large dice all vegetables..
2. In Dutch oven (large pot) heat olive oil or unsalted butter to medium-low.
3. Sautee veggies slowly about 12 minutes until cooked down slightly, stirring occasionally..
4. Add split peas, water and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cook 75 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed..

Serve this vegan and vegetarian split pea soup with some crusty bread, biscuits (or vegan biscuits), or a simple side salad for a full meal. Split pea soup is healthy, comforting, and so easy to make. In fact, I have about a million and one versions that I make, and I never actually follow a recipe. I had a hard time picking a version for this post, but I decided to go with a vegan version of what I consider classic split pea soup — the smoky stuff that's normally made with ham. To freeze, let cool completely and store in freezer safe containers (affiliate link), leaving ½ inch head space for expansion.