This vegan split pea soup in the Instant Pot has fantastic flavor and is delicious, creamy, and filling! Great to meal prep, make ahead, or batch cook for lunch.
This plant-based split pea soup is loaded with vegetables, barley, and root veggies for a hearty fall or winter meal. Serve with a slice of simple vegan rosemary focaccia bread and a giant spinach side salad, and lunch or dinner is served.
Vegan Split Pea Soup is one of my absolute favorite soups to make! I always keep some delicious split peas in my cupboard, as they are 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 meal prepping for the week, this is one of my go-to recipes.
This is a hearty fall vegan pea soup that is great for enjoying by the fire. It’s filling, delicious, and meat free! Make this pea soup recipe without ham for a vegan lunch or dinner you’ll love.
This Vegan Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Is
- Warming
- Earthy
- Savory
- Sweet
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Great for Meal Prep!
Make Split Pea Soup Plant Based for a Vegan Version
This meatless pea soup recipe is a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegan cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around vegetarian pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.
I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegetarian recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless meals for your table.
What’s In Vegan Split Pea Soup?
- Carrots, Celery, Onion, Potatoes – I got the fresh produce for this recipe from my garden and from my Misfits Market box – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here!
- 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.
- No Salt Vegetable Stock or Bouillon: I love this no salt vegetable base for my recipes because it has a great flavor and is lower in sodium. I only develop my recipes with low sodium ingredients so the ingredients shine. You can always add salt to a recipe if it needs it, but it’s almost impossible to take it out! By starting with a low sodium broth or bouillon, you can build bright vibrant flavors and add more salt later if needed.
- Bay Leaves: I always add bay leaves to every bean soup I make… it gives the soup a je ne sais quoi which is savory and delicious! When I lived in California I had laurel bay trees in my backyard, and I used to pick the dried leaves… now I buy these online 🙂
- Barley (skip for a gluten free version!)
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. Amazon has a generic brand tellicherry peppercorn which is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor… so I use these really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
How Do I Make Vegan Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot?
- Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, stir to combine.
- Cook on Manual for 15 minutes. When finished cooking allow the instant pot to naturally release for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, quick release the remainder of the steam carefully.
- Discard the bay leaves. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, or refrigerate/freeze leftovers.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup for an Easy Vegan Dinner
For all my recipes I use the 8-Quart Instant Pot Ultra, its larger than the standard models (which are only 6 quart) so I have extra room to meal prep and batch cook more meals for the week. The Ultra model also has some great extra settings like cake baking and yogurt making which are really neat.
I love that everything can cook in one pot, which makes for way less dishes and hands-off cooking. The Instant Pot is hands-down my favorite kitchen appliance, and actually makes my life so much easier.
More Cozy Vegan Fall Soup Recipes You’ll Love!
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Red Curry Lentil Soup Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Vegan Chili Mac Recipe (Plant Based, Gluten Free, High Fiber)
Chickpea Tomato Stew Recipe (Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian)
Potato Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe (Dairy Free)
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Vegan Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb split peas washed and sorted
- 4 large carrots sliced
- 5 large celery stalks
- 1 sweet onion
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/3 cup pearled barley omit for gluten free version
- 3 medium potatoes diced
- 2 tsp Olive Oil divided
- 1 tsp freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 12 cups No-Salt-Added Vegetable Stock
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, stir to combine.
- Cook on Manual for 15 minutes. When finished cooking allow the instant pot to naturally release for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, quick release the remainder of the steam carefully.
- Discard the bay leaves. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, or refrigerate/freeze leftovers.
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Notes
Save Money on Fresh Produce!
I got the fresh produce for this recipe from my garden and from my Misfits Market box - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here!Nutrition
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This is great for fall. Good eating