Vegan Simple & Spectacular Split Pea Soup

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Vegan Simple & Spectacular Split Pea Soup

This satisfying soup offers classic smoky split pea flavor and texture and this version is vegan since the split peas are naturally high in protein!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr 30 mins

Soaking Time5 hrs

Total Time1 hr 45 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Ricki Heller

Ingredients

2 pounds dried split peas I used green, but yellow are fine, too
6 cups vegetable broth or stock
6 cups water
1 large onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 celery stalks diced
3 medium or 2 large carrots diced
6 sundried tomatoes diced
½-1 teaspoon liquid smoke see note
Kosher or fine sea salt to taste

Instructions

Rinse the peas and place them in a large pot covered with filtered water. Soak the peas for 4-6 hours, then drain, rinse, and drain again. Return them to the pot and add the broth and water. Bring to a boil.
Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas are soft and begin to break up, and the soup has reached the desired thickness, about 90 minutes. (I like mine quite thick; if you prefer a lighter soup, add more broth or water as it cooks down). This soup also works well in the slow cooker set on low for 8-10 hours. Can be frozen.

Notes

Liquid smoke can be purchased in most grocery stores. If you can’t find it or prefer not to use it, you can substitute 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika instead.

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