Vegan split pea soup is made with simple and budget-friendly vegetarian ingredients. This low calorie, easy-to-make soup is a hearty bowl of comfort and health!
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 6 cups gluten-free vegetable broth, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups dried split peas
- ½ large sweet potato, cubed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 green onion, chopped, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and a splash of vegetable broth. Cook and stir until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Stir garlic, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture. Saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining broth, split peas, sweet potato, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until split peas begin to soften and pop, about 45 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer 1/2 the soup into a blender; puree until smooth. Pour back into the pot and stir well. Pour soup into serving bowls and garnish with green onion.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 329 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Sodium558mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate62g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber22g | 77% |
Total Sugars14g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C49mg | 247% |
Calcium104mg | 8% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium1066mg | 23% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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