Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

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Vegan Split Pea Soup is delicious and it's amazing how easy this soup is to make. You'll have to add it to your cook again and again list.

Marvelous in texture and flavor, Vegan Split Pea Soup is one of the best soups out there.

When I was a young girl I can remember going to Buellton, California and the restaurant 'Anderson's' which was made famous for their Split Pea Soup. It was wonderful.

Without being too co*cky I think this recipe rivals theirs. It's vegan even!

I always thought the sweetness came from the ham but evidently, I was wrong. The sweet onions and carrots do the trick.

This green split peas recipe is one that I've been making for years. One small change is that I've added a littleliquid smoke as a suggestion. I mean it's really just a little bit as it can become overpowering.

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What Do Split Peas Taste Like?

There are green and yellow split peas. Both make a delicious soup.

Split peas are a little sweet although green split peas are just a tad sweeter. Not earthy like lentils but pretty much the same texture.

The flavor is amazing and a green split peas recipe collection would be something to cherish.

Just lately I discovered how fantastic green split peas are in a meatless meatloaf. You could sure substitute the yellow ones but check out this Vegan Meatloaf with chickpeas, mushrooms, green split peas and more.

Vegan Split Pea Soup also freezes really well. As you can see in the photo below the soup is in different sizes of freezer-safe jars and containers.

Use straight sided jars and don't fill above the screw threads on the glass. Liquid expands and you don't too much pressure to build if they are overfilled. The jars can crack or break.

Don't use jars that you have cleaned that once held another food. They need to be the heavier actual canning and freezing jars that you buy in the store.

Helpful Tools:

Stockpots are great for both soaking beans and cooking. Plenty of room for any soup or stew.

You can get your blending done in one step with an immersion blender.

A blender works well too. That is what I used but the soup might need to be blended in two batches. I love the glass jars and this set has two extra attachments.

You can make the split pea soup as thin as you like. Some people like to use crackers so you'd want more liquid than my pictures show.

It's all equally delicious and I change the thickness up depending on my mood and how far I want the soup to spread.

This is a very simple homemade soup to make and so rewarding. I think I will have to add it to my 'cook again and again' list.

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Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (6)

Vegan Split Pea Soup

Ginny McMeans

Homemade Split Pea Soup is delicious & it's amazing how easy this soup is to make.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Soup

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup small yellow onion, diced, about ½ to ¾ cup
  • 16 ounces dried green split peas
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, you can use water
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced, about 1
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ¼ teaspoon marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon parsley

Instructions

  • In a large soup pan heat the oil and saute the onion for about 10 minutes.

  • Add the split peas, broth (and wine if you are using it), carrots, bay leaf and black pepper.

  • Cover and bring to a boil.

  • Add the liquid smoke, parsley,and marjoram.

  • Turn down to a medium-low simmer and cook for about 1 ½ hours

  • Stir every once in a while to keep from sticking.You can add more broth if you think it is too thick.

  • When the split peas are done let them cool a little bit before putting into a blender or using an immersion blender.

  • Remove the bay leaf.

  • Put the soup in a blender (I did this in 2 batches) and blend until the soup is smooth (or almost smooth, depending on your taste).Serve while hot.

Notes

IF FREEZING:

Let cool to room temperature.

Package in rigid sided containers as defined in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.

TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:

Remove from the freezer and put in the refrigerator overnight because it is a pretty solid mass and will take longer to defrost.

THENIGHT BEFORE SERVING:
Put all in a large saucepan and heat through. You can add more broth if you think it is too thick.

Ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10690IUVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Beth

    I made the split pea soup today and it is fantastic. My family remembers Pea Soup Andersens as well. This totally tastes like it.

  2. Christine

    Thank you so much!

  3. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Beth and that is great! Thank you so much for letting me know.

  4. Sylvia

    Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (11)
    Thank you for yet another yummy recipe. It's getting colder here in eastern Canada, and just perfect for a chilly day!

  5. Ginny McMeans

    Thank you so much Sylvia! Keep warm!

  6. Linda Melgoza

    I loved going to Anderson' for split pea soup! Looking forward to trying this. I'm surprised it's not a little higher in fiber.

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Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

FAQs

Is it OK to freeze split pea soup? ›

Split pea soup can be kept refrigerated for about a week, or frozen for up to three months. To freeze, cool the soup completely, then transfer to freezer containers or bags. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or gently warm the frozen soup in a saucepan over low heat on the stove top.

Is Andersen's Pea Soup vegan? ›

Not only is Pea Soup Andersen's split pea soup vegan by default, but it's also gluten-free. The one caveat to that, is they have the option to serve it in a sourdough bread bowl, and you better believe that this is always how we order it.

What is the difference between split pea soup and pea soup? ›

A recipe for "pea soup" from 1905 is made with split peas, salt pork and cold roast beef. The soup is strained through a sieve to achieve the desired texture. "Split pea soup" is a slightly thinner soup with visible peas and pieces of ham, especially popular in the Northeast, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.

What does split pea soup do for the body? ›

Like their family members, split peas are a good source of protein and fiber, especially soluble fiber. They contain nutrients and compounds that support health and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, inflammation, osteoporosis and cancer.

How do you add flavor to a bland split pea soup? ›

Using onions, garlic, and fresh spices like thyme will add flavor to the soup. The real trick to making a bland pea soup extra tasty is using a bone or ham hock in the soup during the cooking process. Chicken broth will also add flavor to the soup.

Why is Pea soup Andersen's closing? ›

The iconic Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant that helped put Buellton on the map for California motorists closed last month, as new owners prepare to begin their stewardship over this piece of California history.

What ethnicity is split pea soup? ›

500 to 400 BC: The Greeks and Romans were cultivating this legume about 500 to 400 BC. During that era, vendors in the streets of Athens were selling hot pea soup.

Is Panera veggie soup vegan? ›

Vegan Soup

When it comes to soup, vegan options at Panera are limited to the Ten Vegetable Soup. It's loaded with celery, carrots, garlic. onions, poblano peppers, red and yellow peppers and spinach. The broth is a veggie stock that's seasoned with chickpeas, dried Aleppo chili, red fife and sprouted brown rice.

What thickens split pea soup? ›

How to Thicken Split Pea Soup. The potato should make your split pea soup perfectly thick and creamy. However, if the soup is still too thin for your liking, you can thicken it up with full-fat cream (though it may alter the flavor a bit) or a cornstarch slurry.

Which is better, green or yellow split peas? ›

Yellow and green split peas have a similar nutritional content and cooking time, but yellow peas tend to have a more earthy flavor, while green peas are sweeter. Due to their versatility, both green and yellow split peas are found in the traditional dishes of a variety of cultures.

What is healthier lentil or split pea soup? ›

Peas have 6 grams of fiber, less than the almost 9 grams provided by lentils. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, lentils provide 7 milligrams of iron, while split peas only have 2.7 milligrams. Both foods are beneficial sources of potassium, with split peas providing 750 milligrams and lentils 772 milligrams per 1 cup.

Can I eat split pea soup every day? ›

YES! Green split peas are super nutritious and healthy addition to a balanced diet. The high fiber and protein content of this soup will keep you full and satisfied. High in protein: Split green peas are a good source of plant-based protein, this soup has 27 grams per serving.

Why is split pea soup so gassy? ›

These sugars are not broken down during digestion and therefore reach the colon mostly intact. Fermentation of pea's raffinose family of oligosaccharide sugars in the colon results in the production of intestinal gas.

Is pea soup good for your bowels? ›

Split peas also contain insoluble fiber, a type of fiber that increases water absorption, stool bulk and intestinal regulation. All of these factors can make it easier to have bowel movements, according to a 2021 review of studies published in Legume Science.

How do you defrost split pea soup? ›

Transfer the frozen soup into a microwave-safe container, partially cover and microwave on low heat in 2 minute blasts until the soup has become slushy. Between each blast use a wooden spoon to try and break up the block of frozen soup slightly, so that it thaws evenly.

Can you freeze cooked green split peas? ›

Cooking times for dried pulses will be longer at higher altitudes and when cooking with hard water or older pulses. Adding bicarbonate of soda (approx 1tsp per litre water) during soaking and/or cooking will soften the pulses and reduce the cooking time. Cooked pulses can be used immediately or frozen for later use.

Why are the split peas in my soup still hard? ›

If the peas are very old and dried out, they won't soften.

Should you freeze leftover soup? ›

When refrigerated, soup that contains vegetables or meat will stay good for 3–4 days. If you're freezing soup containing vegetables or meat, you can expect that to last for 2–3 months in the freezer.

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