This recipe post has been sponsored by Yupik. This Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup is easy-to make, packed with plant-based protein and fibre, which will keep you full & cozy this winter.

It’s officially soup season and I could not be more excited. I love to spend a couple of hours on the weekend cooking batches of soups and stews and then keep in the fridge or freezer. They are the perfect option for the nights that you don’t have the time or energy to create a full meal!

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Ingredients for Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup

This soup doesn’t require many ingredients, and it’s likely you will already have most of them as staples in your kitchen! Here’s what you need:

  • Yellow split peas
  • Olive oil
  • White onion, garlic and vegetable broth
  • Carrots and cauliflower
  • Thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper

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Health Benefits of Yellow Split Peas

Whenever I create a soup recipe, I aim for it to contain a variety of nutrients. There are too many soups that leave you feeling hungry within an hour of eating it. I know you live a busy life so the meals we consume need to be filling and energizing! This Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup is just that.

Did you know that 1 cup of yellow split peas provides a whopping

  • 21 grams of fiber
  • and 16 grams of plant-based protein.

 

Both fibre and protein do a great job at keeping us full and satisfied after a meal. Fibre also supports our digestive system, keeping things moving smoothly. The plant-based protein is a great way to reduce saturated fat in our diet while still meeting our protein needs.

Yellow split peas are also rich in B vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc & more!

 

And that’s just the split peas. When we add in ingredients like carrots and cauliflower, the overall fibre and vitamin content is boosted even more!

Finally, because there’s a nice balance between vegetable broth and water as the liquid, the sodium content is reduced. This can help support blood pressure levels and heart health.

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How to Cook Yellow Split Peas

In this recipe, it’s extremely easy to cook the yellow split peas. Once they are added to the large pot, along with the vegetable broth and water, they naturally cook while the soup is simmering.

We love a no fuss, one-pot meal!

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Thank you to Yupik for sponsoring this recipe post and providing the split peas in this Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup.

 

I hope this Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup keeps you warm during these cold winter days. Don’t forget to check out some of these other easy dinner meals:

 

If you make this Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!

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Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Ashlen Leonard
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups yellow split peas, dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups cauliflower, chopped
  • 3/4 tsp thyme, dried
  • 3/4 tsp rosemary, dried
  • 1 tsp each salt and pepper, more to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot on medium heat, add the olive, onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and soft.
  • Add the carrots, cauliflower, split peas, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer with the lid on for about 50-60 minutes, or until the vegetables and split peas are cooked.
  • Add the thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and stir well. Adjust according to your preference.
  • Optional: use an immersion blender or high-speed blender to achieve a smoother consistency. If using a stand-up blender, allow the soup to cool for 30 minutes before blending.
  • Serve, season with salt and pepper and enjoy!