Cozy Split Pea Soup
By the Gracious Vegan
This cozy split pea soup is hearty, wholesome, and, well, comforting—perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a nourishing bowl. Made easily in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, it combines green split peas, vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a flavorful base. A touch of miso and vinegar adds richness and brightness. This soup keeps well and tastes even better the next day, making it a great meal prep option for the week. I hope this becomes your go-to split pea vegetable soup recipe!
Makes 8 cups (6 servings)
Put the following ingredients into the Instant Pot. Lock the lid. Move the knob to “Sealing.” Use the “Manual,” “Pressure Cook,” or “High” mode and set for 15 minutes. Wait for 10 minutes after the pressure cooking is done, then move the knob to “Venting” and release the remaining steam before opening the lid.
6 cups vegetable broth
1½ cup green split peas
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, diced or chopped (1 cup)
1 medium carrot, diced or chopped
1 celery rib, diced or chopped
1¼ teaspoons thyme
1¼ teaspoons oregano
1¼ teaspoons rosemary
After opening the lid, add the following ingredients, stir (be sure the miso gets unclumped), and taste for seasoning, remembering that the taste will change during the first 24 hours or so.
1 tablespoon yellow miso or 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Freshly ground black pepper
The soup is ready to serve. Leftovers will last in the refrigerator for at least 10 days. It can be frozen. The soup will thicken as it sits after cooking. Stir in additional water as needed.
Stovetop directions
Increase the broth amount to 7 cups. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, water-sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until the onion is soft and transparent, 8-10 minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients in the top list to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very soft, about 1 hour. Then add the miso, vinegar, and pepper and follow the directions above.