Vegan split pea soup is a comforting and nourishing meal full of plant based protein. Dried split peas, carrots, onions, celery and spices are cooked in the instant pot to quickly make this hearty vegan soup.
This Instant Pot split pea soup has quickly become a family favourite! It is a healthy and protein-packed meal that makes a great lunch or dinner and cooking it in a pressure cooker puts it on the table in under 30 minutes.
How to make vegan split pea soup in the instant pot
The instant pot is my go to when making dishes that require dried beans and legumes. It is such a time saver for something like split pea soup. Stovetop, this recipe would take an hour or more to cook, but in the Instant Pot, the cook time is only 15 minutes.
- Set the pot to saute, add a couple of tablespoons of oil and allow to heat for a minute or two. Add the celery, onions, and carrots. Saute while stirring for 3-5 minutes while the vegetables soften up.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, close the lid, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
That's it!
How to freeze split pea soup
Split pea soup freezes quite well. I like to freeze mine in individual serving containers for easy lunches, but you could freeze in any proportion you like. Just take the container out of the freezer and place in the fridge for 24 hours to thaw.
The soup can become thicker after freezing so you may need to add a little bit of water when reheating it.
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
This recipe for Instant Pot vegan split pea soup is suitable for the following diets:
- vegan and vegetarian
- clean eating
- gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly
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Split Pea Soup | Vegan, Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients:
- 1 onion - finely diced
- 2 ribs celery - finely diced
- 2 carrots - finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups split peas - I used a soup mix with green & yellow peas and red lentils
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to saute
- Add a splash of olive oil and allow to heat for a minute. Add the diced onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 5 mins.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, and cook on high pressure for 15 mins.
Nutrition
* nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.
Kate Hackworthy says
Such a tasty looking soup! I love how thick it is and full of nourishing ingredients.
Jen says
This is the perfect lunch. Warm, hearty and tasty!
Mary says
I love using an Instant Pot for dried legumes like this!
Jenna says
This is one of my mom's favorites! I'm going to surprise her with your version of split pea soup for Christmas!
Andrea Metlika says
Looks so warm and tasty. Really like that you used other type of pea and lentils. can't wait to make this for my family.
Caroline says
I haven't had split pea soup in so long but it really is so comforting in colder weather. I can imagine it works well in the instant pot to speed up the cooking.
Linda Kaufman says
Thanks! Very tasty soup turned out. Very cool photos!
Courtney says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it and thank you!
Sophia says
Surprised my husband with this soup today! Hadn’t made pea soup in years! We both loved it and can see this made on a regular basis now. Thank you so much for sharing!
Courtney says
Hi Sophia! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the soup! It's one of my husband's favourites 🙂
Janice Robinson says
Thanks So much for this simple yet Tasty and delicious Recipe! Will definitely make this again 🥰
Courtney says
You are welcome Janice! I am so glad you enjoyed the soup.
Darlene Pavone says
Do you release the pressure right away?