I think I'll add some soaked buckwheat groats to make it a gluten - free italian wedding soup version. (theironyou.com)
* For vegan or non-dairy soup version, use about 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk and add just one clove of garlic when sweating the leeks, to tame the coconut flavor... it makes a delicious version! (yes-moreplease.com)
Although many split pea soup recipes use ham for added flavor, this vegetarian and vegan split pea soup version packs in the spices, including thyme, sage and bay leaves for a lower fat and cholesterol version of classic split pea soup. (thespruce.com)