Name: Split Pea Soup with Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups split peas (dried); 4 carrots (diced); 3 stalks celery (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 sweet onion (diced); 1 cup potatoes (cubed); 6 cups Vegetable Stock; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teapoon Herbes de Provence; 4 bay leaves; 2 cups kale (stems removed, and chopped); Sea Salt and Black Pepper

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This split pea soup with kale recipe has fantastic flavor and is delicious, creamy, and filling! Great to meal prep, make ahead, or batch cook for lunch.

his split pea soup is loaded with vegetables, greens, and root veggies for a hearty fall or winter meal.

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Split Pea Soup with Kale is one of my absolute favorite soups to make, and a fantastic way to get those greens into your diet! I always keep some dried split peas in my cupboard, as they are really cost efficient and go a long way. A pound of split peas is less than $1 and can make about 8 servings of soup, so when I am cooking for the week, this is one of my affordable meal prep recipes.

This is a hearty kale split pea soup that is great for enjoying by the fire (or log-burning DVD if you don’t have a fireplace). It’s filling, delicious, and meat free! Make this pea soup recipe without meat for a vegetarian lunch or dinner you’ll love.

This Split Pea Soup with Kale Is:

Warming
Earthy
Savory
Sweet
Vegan
Inexpensive and Cheap
Gluten Free
Great for Meal Prep!

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Cheap and Filling Soup Recipes Everyone Will Love

I love how inexpensive and affordable split pea soup is to make! This recipe uses a lot of ingredients you would have in your fridge and cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious meals using a few staples you can rotate.

By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

What’s In Split Pea Soup with Kale?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Kale, Carrots, Celery, Onion, Potatoes

Dried Split Peas: I always keep dried split peas on hand in my cupboard, they are great for making pea soups, throwing a handful into stews or making some split pea patties.
Low sodium vegetable stock
Extra virgin olive oil
Bay Leaves: I always add bay leaves to every bean soup I make.
Barley (skip for a gluten free version!)
Sea salt and black pepper

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How Do I Make This Kale Split Pea Soup Recipe?

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Instructions

Add all ingredients except the kale to the Instant Pot, stir to combine. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 15 minutes. When finished cooking allow the instant pot to naturally release for 20 minutes (do not manual release). After 20 minutes, release the remainder of the steam carefully. Stir in the kale, and allow soup to sit in the hot Instant Pot for 10 minutes. Soup is finished when potatoes fall apart slightly and peas dissolve. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Stove Top InstructionsAdd all ingredients except the kale to a large stock pot. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook on low heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes or so to make sure peas don’t stick to the bottom of the pot and burn. Stir in the kale during the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Slow Cooker InstructionsAdd all ingredients except the kale to the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot, stir to combine. Cook On High for 6 hours, or Low on 8 hours. Potatoes and peas should be cooked all the way through. A half hour before the soup is finished, stir in the chopped kale and allow it to cook in the soup. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

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This was good! I took it a more Indian direction with coconut oil for the sauté, and cumin and hot pepper flakes rather than herbs or paprika. Made it in the instapot, the kale was perfectly cooked as per instructions.