Thai Twist Slow Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Elevate your soup game with the bold and comforting flavors of Thai Twist Slow Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup. This fusion recipe combines the creamy richness of split peas with exotic Thai-inspired ingredients like red curry paste, coconut milk, and fresh ginger for a tantalizing bowl of goodness. Perfectly balanced with hints of lime juice, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this soup delivers a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet notes. Slowly simmered in a crockpot, it’s an effortless yet impressive dish that’s packed with protein, vibrant vegetables like carrots and spinach, and aromatic herbs like cilantro. Ideal for meal prep or cozy gatherings, serve it with crusty bread or steamed rice for a filling vegetarian meal that’s both nourishing and full of flavor. Keywords: Thai-inspired soup, vegetarian split pea recipe, slow cooker meals, coconut milk soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried split peas
• 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat)
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 large Carrots, diced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 cups Spinach or kale, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried split peas thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the split peas, vegetable broth, carrots, onion, garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 3

Add the Thai red curry paste, soy sauce (or tamari), lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours (or on high heat for 4-5 hours), until the split peas are tender and creamy.

Step 5

About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, stir in the coconut milk and the chopped spinach or kale, if using.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your taste.

Step 7

When serving, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and color.

Step 8

Enjoy your Thai Twist Slow Cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with warm bread or over steamed rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2941.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2810.0

Total Fat 77.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8932.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 413.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 143.1g	0%
Total Sugars 87.3g
Protein 154.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1129.9mg	0%
Iron 46.8mg	0%
Potassium 10508.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.6%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 55.6%