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The Best Split Pea Vegetable Soup

By Milena M Leave a Comment

Split Pea Soup in a bowl surrounded by a yellow napkin, a spoon and a bunch of parsley at the bottom left corner. At the top right corner a engraved wooden plate with crispy round pretzels.
Bowl of Split Pea Vegetable Soup with a spoon in it. Fresh parsley at the bottom left corner. Yellow napkin at the top side of the bowl. Wooden bowl with crispy round pretzels, some scattered around the bowl of soup.
Two bowls of Spit Pea Vegetable Soup. One spoon on the side of the plate, one in the bowl of soup. One wooden engraved plate filled with creaspy round pretzels on the right side of the soup bowls. Bunch of parsley at the upper right corner with a white napkin underneath. Bunch of parsley on the bottom left corner with a yellow napkin underneath.

There is one thing I can eat every day and that is soup! A nourishing, soothing, and satisfying bowl of goodness. And guess what? This Split Pea Vegetable Soup is one of them! It’s full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for a chilly day. The extra warmth you feel when you take a spoonful feels like a cozy blanket wrapping you inside out.

Split Pea Soup in a bowl surrounded by a yellow napkin, a spoon and a bunch of parsley at the bottom left corner. At the top right corner a engraved wooden plate with crispy round pretzels. this recipe

This delicious Split Pea Vegetable Soup can be easily made dairy-free. The only dairy product I use is a little bit of butter when sauteing the veggies. And of course, you can substitute it with an oil of your choice to make it vegan.

It’s nourishing, good for digestion, light, and incredibly delicious!

For this recipe, I use a yellow split pea. They don’t require presoaking like lentils and they are easier to digest. Plus they make the soup creamier. You can also use green peas if that’s what you have. The difference between those two is that green peas are sweeter, whereas yellow peas have more of a mild and nutty flavor. Combining both can be a great idea too.

Both seeds have similar nutritional values. They provide a generous amount of minerals such as B vitamins, fiber, and they are high in protein and very low on fat. Also rich in manganese, vitamin C, copper, zinc. They are very good at managing the blood sugar in the body, thanks to the high fiber content, which prevents blood sugar levels to rise too quickly after a meal.

As you can see, you are not only making a delicious soup but providing your body with a good amount of nutrients in addition to all the benefits from the other veggies and herbs that are added to the soup.

Two bowls of Spit Pea Vegetable Soup. One spoon on the side of the plate, one in the bowl of soup. One wooden engraved plate filled with creaspy round pretzels on the right side of the soup bowls. Bunch of parsley at the upper right corner with a white napkin underneath. Bunch of parsley on the bottom left corner with a yellow napkin underneath.

So here is what you need to make this bowl of happiness:

Yellow Peas (or green, or both). Carrot. Zucchini. Potato. Onion. Coconut milk (regular cream will do too). Garlic. Herbs. I also added fresh ginger and turmeric for extra flavor and nutrition.

  • Using the pot in which everything else will cook, I added the chopped onion and sautéed it with a little bit of butter
  • Then I added the herbs and garlic. Let them cook for a few minutes to release their aromas.
  • Added the chopped potato, carrot, and zucchini. Let them cook for a few more minutes, and then I added the coconut milk, water, and split peas.
  • And last, I mixed in the grated ginger, turmeric, and chopped parsley. Added the water and a little bit of olive oil.
  • Cook the soup for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. I check mid-way if I need to add more salt or pepper.

And that’s all to it! Perfect Split Pea Vegetable Soup!

I think soups in general are easy to make, plus you end up with a big pot of soup for a few days ahead. But if you don’t want to eat soup every day, you can also freeze it. Simply transfer it to a glass container or individual portions and keep it in the freezer. Just make sure it has completely cooled before you do that.

Bowl of Split Pea Vegetable Soup with a spoon in it. Fresh parsley at the bottom left corner. Yellow napkin at the top side of the bowl. Wooden bowl with crispy round pretzels, some scattered around the bowl of soup.

If you decide to make this recipe (and I highly suggest you do), let me know how it turns out, by leaving a comment below. You can also find me on Instagram or Facebook, I would love to connect!

After a savory meal, I usually follow with a little sweet something, something! I have a few ideas for you:

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie – Flaky crust filled with chocolate, and banana cream, topped with extra banana slices, and baked to perfection! Ah-mazing!

Almond Coconut Chocolate Cookies – These babies are also very easy to make. You can make them while the soup is cooking, and they’ll be ready before even the soup is! They’ll be lovely with a cup of tea after dinner. If you want to keep it light, these cookies are a great option.

Well, that’s it from me for now. I hope you make this recipe and enjoy it as much as I did!

Hugs,

Milena

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Bowl of Split Pea Vegetable Soup with a spoon in it. Fresh parsley at the bottom left corner. Yellow napkin at the top side of the bowl. Wooden bowl with crispy round pretzels, some scattered around the bowl of soup.

Split Pea Vegetable Soup

Milena M
Lots of flavor and nutrition packed in a pot.
5
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine International
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Butter/Ghee or oil of your choice
  • 1 Onion – small to medium size
  • 1 t Savory dry
  • 1 t Thyme dry
  • 1 t Oregano dry
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 Carrot medium size
  • 1 Zucchini medium size
  • 1 Potato medium size
  • 1 can Coconut Milk or regular cream
  • 1½ cup Yellow Split Peas or green, or mix of both
  • 1 thumb size Fresh Turmeric or 1t Turmeric powder
  • 1 thumb size Fresh Ginger or 1t Ginger powder
  • 1 bunch Parsley about 1/2 cup chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1500 ml Water or veggie stock, or mix of both
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chope the onion, carrot, potato, zucchini, and garlic.
  • In the same pot in which you will cook the soup, add the butter, let it melt, then add the chopped onion, and the dry herbs (savory, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves). Sautee for about 5min. on medium heat.
  • Add the chopped garlic and cook a minute or two before adding the chopped carrot, pot, and zucchini.
  • Add salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
  • Add the coconut milk, split peas, and freshly grated turmeric and ginger. Mix everything.
  • Chop the parsley and add to the pot.
  • Add the water and the olive oil. Cover and cook on slow to medium heat for about 50min. Stirring ocasionaly.
  • Taste the soup midway through cooking, if it needs more salt or spices.

Notes

If you don’t have all the herbs or missing some, just use what you have available. Even pre-mixed herbs, like Italian mix, will work just fine. 
Keyword soup, split pea, vegetables
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