Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup
Delicious Split Pea Soup Recipe made in Instant Pot . Easy to make, WFPB and Vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Additional Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 205kcal
- 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
- Red pepper flakes - adjust per taste
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
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 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 beeps when it's 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 cracked black pepper on the top. Serve warm with crusty bread or fresh green salad on the side.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
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.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 339mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g