Cozy Split Pea and 'Ham' Soup - Vegan
A vegan version of the classic Pea & Ham Soup. As wholesome, warming & comforting as the original, but much more kind!
Servings: 6 Hungry People
Calories: 397kcal
Equipment
- Blender optional
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 500 g yellow split peas dried uncooked.
- 125 g smoked tofu half a pack, you'll use the rest later!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large white onion
- 2 tablespoon vegetarian bouillon (or 1 stock cube) dissolved in 1 litre water or 1 litres good veggie stock
- 3 fresh or dried bay leaves
- 3 drops liquid smoke optional, but adds a little extra smokey flavour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- You might need more water!
For the Tofu Croutons
- 125 g smoked tofu The other half of the packet used in the soup recipe
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
For the Soup
- Very finely chop the carrot, onion.
- Sautee the onion and carrot in olive oil in a large pot & cook on a medium heat until the onion is translucent.
- Add the split peas, smoked paprika stock (or bouillon and water) and the bay leaves.
- Finely chop the tofu and add to the soup. (optional)
- Simmer for 45 minutes. Add extra water if needed.
- Once the peas are super soft & dissolving, give it a taste. Add a few drops of liquid smoke, if you like.
- OPTIONAL BLENDED VERSION: Let the soup cool for a bit, then ladle into a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend all or half the soup. (Or leave it unblended for a chunkier style soup)
- Add the blended soup back into the soup saucepan and heat up as needed!
For the Smokey Croutons
- Finely chop the smoked tofu and leave to marinate in the soy sauce for half an hour.
- In a little pan, fry off the tofu in a little olive oil.
- Serve the soup in big bowls with a sprinkle of croutons & some crusty bread. You can also add some of the tofu into the soup and mix it in just after blending or near to the end of the cooking time.
Notes
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Blend the soup or leave unblended. Add garlic, cubed potatoes and /or celery to the soup as desired.
Blend the soup or leave unblended. Add garlic, cubed potatoes and /or celery to the soup as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3686IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg