Why you’ll love this Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
It’s easy to make and only takes 45 minutes to pull together It’s hardy and filling It can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry It’s budget-friendly Did I mention it’s damn delicious?
How do you make Split Pea Soup?
I promised an easy recipe, and like always, I’m giving you just that. Here are the simple steps you need to follow to pull off this yummy soup: I like to serve this soup with fresh lemon, thyme, and red chili flakes for a kick of spice!
What are the health benefits of split peas?
Split peas are really the star ingredient here, but like I said, you can also use lentils which are also fantastic and loaded with health benefits. But let’s talk a bit about the benefits of split peas: Substitute for lentils!
They are healthy calories They’re rich in protein, but not fat Rich in carbs and fiber which helps give your body a source of energy High in vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A & B, potassium, and magnesium
What is vegan ham?
Traditionally Split Pea Soup is not vegan as it has ham in it. For this recipe, I used a vegan ham substitute instead. There are several brands that make plant-based hams, ranging from deli slices to full-on roasts. For this recipe, I used Yves who make their ham products from tofu, but any brand will work. Usually, vegan ham is made with spices like liquid smoke to help give you that flavour you would normally get in a soup like this from meat products. Adding the smoked tofu in this recipe also really allows you to get that authentic flavour in this soup.
This soup recipe is perfect if you’re on a budget, if you want to meal prep for the week, want to put together a healthy meal but have limited ingredients on hand, the list goes on. I think it’s so dang delicious and I want to hear what you think to when you try it, so please share your comments and reviews in the comments!
Other soup recipes you’ll love:
Easy Chipotle Corn Chowder Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Gnocchi Soup Vegan Italian Wedding Soup Easy Baked Potato Soup
