This Vegan Split Pea Soup is a delicious take on an Indian lentil curry. It's easy to make, full of vegetables, and bursting with flavor.
Some people bake cookies when it snows. I am not one of those people.
Instead, when I'm stuck at home, happily watching the snow fall from the sky-- I like to make soup. Two weeks ago, I made my mom's recipe for cabbage soup, and this morning, I made a steaming pot of split pea soup.
But, I don't want to eat traditional, bacon-filled split pea soup.
Instead, I make my Vegan Split Pea Soup with warming Indian spices and fire-roasted tomatoes. And then the husband and I devour it all!
What are Split Green Peas?
Split peas are legumes. They're a type of pea that's grown specifically to be dried, but are related to the peas you'd buy in the produce aisle.
If you like eating other dried legumes-- like lentils-- you'd probably like split green peas!
How to Make Vegan Split Pea Soup
To make this easy vegan soup, you'll need garam masala-- an Indian spice blend.
You can probably find garam masala at your regular grocery store with the spices. If they don't have it, try stores with a larger spice selection (like Whole Foods), check the recipe card for an easy way to make your own garam masala, or buy online.
Start cooking your soup by sautéing onions and carrots with the spice mixture. Then, add some fire-roasted tomatoes, and simmer everything for a few minutes.
Add the split peas and water, and let everything simmer until the veggies are totally softened and the split peas are cooked through. Eat this spiced soup while you watch the snow fall (or melt), and stay warm this winter!
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Vegan Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala (See Recipe Notes)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger root, finely chopped
- 1 15oz can fire roasted tomatoes OR 1-2 tomatoes diced
- 1 cup split green peas
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or wok, heat oil on medium-high heat until it begins to ripple.
- Add onions, carrots, salt, garam masala, and cayenne. Sauté 3-4 minutes, until spices are fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger and stir 1-2 more minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add tomatoes and simmer 4-5 minutes.
- Add split peas and water. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cover pan.
- Reduce heat and let simmer about 30-35 minutes, or until the peas have softened. Taste and add more salt if desired. Serve hot.
Liz @ Ready to Yumble says
Love the snow pics - that's exactly the right atmosphere for split pea soup!
champagne-tastes says
Thanks!! It definitely is!
Meg @ AdventuresInVerdance.com says
This could totally warm you up in a snowstorm. Time for me to make more pea soup!
champagne-tastes says
Yes! Make all the soup!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love split pea soup and particularly love the garam masala addition in here! I know what you mean about when it snow out...makes you want to make something warm and cozy and this soup would fit the bill perfectly!
JoyceK says
Could you please post Carb count as well as calories? Thank you!
champagne-tastes says
Sure thing! There's a nutrition label at the bottom of the recipe card 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
So, I made this soup this past weekend and it was AMAZING!!! It was so hearty and the flavours were fabulous! It's lunch today and will definitely be making again - it's too good not to 🙂
champagne-tastes says
Yay! I'm so happy you loved it! Thanks for letting me know!
Meg | Meg is Well says
I love split peas and lol, I would probably make a soup first if it was snowing and then move on to cookies later.
Katherine McConaughy says
Brilliant!. Rich and earthy with the cinnamon and clove, coriander and cumin, ginger and garlic, a really full-bodied totally authentic tasting flavor combo, I'll be making this many times again. Thank you. I didn't know what to do with the peas I bought (over a year ago) thinking they were lentils.
champagne-tastes says
Oh yay!! I’m so happy you loved it! Peas have a habit of hiding in cabinets for years lol!!