Description
This cozy yellow split pea soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with plant-based protein. Made with simple pantry staples like yellow split peas, carrots, and smoky paprika, it’s a hearty vegan meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or chilly days when you need a little warmth in a bowl.
Ingredients
2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, diced
1½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups vegetable broth
½ cup cashew cream (or coconut milk for nut-free)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: chopped parsley, olive oil drizzle, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook for 7 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the potato, split peas, corn, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender and the soup is thickened.
For a creamy texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender or transfer a few cups to a blender, then return it to the pot.
Stir in cashew cream and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm with toppings like parsley, olive oil, or a swirl of coconut cream.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Warm gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth. Avoid boiling to keep the texture smooth.
Nut-Free Option: Swap cashew cream for coconut milk or oat cream.
Thicker Soup: Simmer longer uncovered or mash some of the peas for a heartier texture.
Flavor Boost: Add liquid smoke, curry powder, or red pepper flakes for a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner /soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270kcl
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: yellow split pea soup, vegan soup, creamy split pea soup, plant-based comfort food, healthy meal prep