Vegan Split Pea Soup (Slow Cooker)

by Monica Davis on February 26, 2026 0 comments

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This easy vegan split pea soup, made in the slow cooker, is packed with plant-based protein and simmered to perfection. This soup is plant-based, gluten-free, and packed with fiber and nutrients.

Two white bowls filled with vegan split pea soup.

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Why make this recipe

Split pea soup needs to cook low and slow all day, so it’s the perfect soup to make in the crockpot. It’s perfect for busy days when you have time to toss everything in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to dinner ready to eat.

I use vegan bacon bits in my version to create the smoky ham flavor of traditional split pea soup, making it taste authentic.

The ingredients to make a vegan split peas soup in a slow cooker. — Vegan split pea soup ingredients

Ingredients and substitutions

Split Peas – You will need dried green split peas.
Vegetable Broth – any vegan broth will work well.
Carrots – for texture and brightness.
Celery – for texture.
Onions – for flavor. You can add 1/2 tsp of onion powder instead.
Garlic Cloves – for flavor. You can add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder instead.
Vegan Bacon Bits – This replaces the ham in traditional split pea soup. You can also swap this for vegan bacon, vegan ham, or add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the soup for a smoky flavor.
Thyme – for flavor. You can use dried or fresh thyme. You can also add bay leaves if you choose, or other herbs or spices.
Salt and Pepper – for flavor.

Helpful tools

Slow Cooker – aka Crockpot. This makes a large pot of soup, so you will need one that holds at least 8 cups of liquid.

How to make vegan split pea soup in the slow cooker

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

Step 1 – Peel and chop onions and carrots, and dice them into small pieces. Wash the celery stalks and cut them into small pieces. Peel and mince the garlic, and add all the vegetables to your slow cooker.

Step 2 – Wash dried green split peas under running water until the water runs clear, then add them to your slow cooker.

All of the ingredients except for broth added for vegan split pea soup added to a large slow cooker. — Add all of the ingredients to a large slow cooker.

The broth added to all of the ingredients for vegan split pea soup in a slow cooker and stirred together. — Add all of the ingredients to a large slow cooker.

Step 3 – Add the remaining bacon bits, salt, pepper, thyme, and broth to the slow cooker, stir well, then set to high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Add an additional cup of water or broth if needed to thin it out, or additional salt and pepper to taste.

Note – You can also make this on the stovetop by sautéing the veggies in a little oil, then adding the remaining ingredients to the pot and simmering for about 1 hour, until the peas are tender.

This easy, slow-cooker split pea soup is delicious served with some no-knead baguettes, vegan cornbread, or vegan drop biscuits.

Pro Tips

Stir your soup occasionally throughout cooking to avoid clumping.
Add an additional cup of water or broth if the soup becomes too thick.

A slow cooker filled with vegan split pea soup made with carrots, celery, and bacon bits.

How to make it on the stovetop

Step 1 – Sauté the diced onions and minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft and tender, then add the diced veggies, salt, pepper, and thyme, and sauté for a few more minutes.

Step 2 – Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on low for about 1 hour until the split peas are tender.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate: This vegan split pea soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 – 5 days in an airtight container.

Freeze: Split pea soup freezes well and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat.

Reheating: Reheat a serving of the soup in the microwave for about 3 minutes, or add a few tablespoons of water and reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop.

A top view of vegan split pea soup in white bowls with spoons on the side.

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