Slow Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
This super easy slow cooker split pea soup is as comforting as it is delicious. With a hint of curry and loaded with veggies, it's a healthy meal you can feel good about eating.
Servings: 8 -10
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 8 cups water or vegetable broth
- 16 ounces split peas green or yellow
- 16 ounces red potatoes cubed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 tablespoons curry powder depending on preference
- 1 bay leaf
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- For serving: naan or other flatbread
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours.
- Remove lid and stir well. Taste and add salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
8 cups of water yields a moderately thick soup. Add an extra cup of water for a thinner soup. Keep in mind that the soup will continue to thicken after cooking. If it's too thick, add a little more water or broth.Can substitute 2-3 teaspoons poultry seasoning (thyme, sage, rosemary) for the curry powder. For a vegetarian smoky split pea soup, add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke and omit curry powder.