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Instant Pot® Vegan Split Pea Soup

Instant Pot® Vegan Split Pea Soup

Cost $12, save $8

  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6 cups vegetable broth

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🥔 1 pound red potatoes, chopped
    • 🥕 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

  • Legumes

    • 1 pound dried split peas

  • Seasonings

    • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 large bay leaf
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.

2

Add split peas, potatoes, carrots, liquid smoke, thyme, pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Pour in vegetable broth and mix to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.

3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove lid, stir, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

392

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 67
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 This soup thickens as it rests; add water or broth to loosen if necessary.Use smoked paprika instead of liquid smoke for a different flavor profile.Great as a meal prep option—store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.