If you’ve been looking for a fast, warm, and comforting meal on busy days, this vegan split pea soup is perfect. It’s made with simple whole-food ingredients, takes only a few minutes in the Instant Pot, and has a delicious smoky flavor thanks to liquid smoke. It’s one of those “dump everything in and press start” recipes—easy enough for kids to help with and filling enough for the whole family.
This recipe is especially great for travelers, meal preppers, or anyone who wants a healthy plant-based meal without much effort.
🥕 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup dried green split peas
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon (or any vegan stock paste)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
👩🍳 How to Make It (Instant Pot Method)
1. Add everything to the pot
Place the split peas, veggies, stock paste, spices, and water into your Instant Pot. No need to sauté—just dump and go.
2. Pressure cook for 5 minutes
Set your Instant Pot to High Pressure for 5 minutes. It will take a few minutes to come to pressure.
3. Natural release for 10 minutes
Let the soup sit for 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the steam.
4. Add liquid smoke
Stir in 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to give the soup its warm, smoky flavor.
5. Blend or keep chunky
Use an immersion blender for a smooth finish, or leave it as-is for a hearty texture.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Soup
- It cooks in 5 minutes (plus pressure time).
- Made with budget-friendly pantry staples.
- Packed with protein from split peas.
- Smoky, cozy, and perfect for cold days.
- Great for lunchboxes, travel meals, or freezing ahead.
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