Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup
Make this instant pot vegan split pea soup in under 20 minutes! A healthy, hearty, and protein-rich one-pot meal that’s perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 205kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green split peas rinsed well under cold water
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium red potatoes diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme or 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes per taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
- Turn on the Sauté button on your Instant Pot and add the oil. When it displays HOT, add the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté for a minute. Add rest of veggies and seasoning and give a good mix.
- Add the washed and rinsed green split peas. Stir well so everything is coated and mixed well. Stir in vegetables broth or water. Check the taste of the seasoning.
- Press Cancel. Close the Instant Pot lid with vent in sealing position. Select MANUAL setting. InstantPot will come to pressure and do the cooking. For slightly al dente peas, cook for 7 minutes at high pressure. Otherwise, cook for 10 minutes instead.
- Once Instant Pot is done cooking, wait for 5 minutes and then quick-release pressure (QPR) by turning the valve to venting.
- Carefully open the lid. Remove bay leaf and stir the mixture well. Sprinkle some fresh black pepper on the top. Serve warm with crusty bread or fresh green salad on the side.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- To cook this soup in a slow cooker, sauté all the aromatics first, then add all the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Add water and/or broth. Mix well. Then cook for 4-6 hours until tender.
Stove Top Instructions
- Just follow the instructions as above, but use a large stockpot or Dutch oven and simmer on medium low until the peas are soft and tender. ( about 20-25 minutes)
Notes
For Oil Free Cooking
Skip the sautéing in oil part and use water instead. However, don't skip sautéing onion since it adds extra flavors and raw onions taste bitter.
Instant Pot Cooking Time Chart:
- For slightly al dente peas cook for 7 minutes at high pressure.
- For softer, mushier peas, cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.
- For well soaked peas use 5-7 minutes at high pressure.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 339mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g