Hearty Split Pea Vegetable Soup

Name: Hearty Split Pea Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 2 Cups Dried split peas; 8 Cups Water; 1 Onion, chopped; 3 Stalks Celery, chopped; 2 Carrots, chopped; 2 Cups Fingerling potatoes, chopped; 2 Cloves Garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp Parsley flakes; 2 Bay leaves; 1 Tsp Dry mustard; 1/2 Tsp Smoked paprika; Freshly ground white pepper; 1 Large tomato, chopped; 1/2 Cup Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

By Mary McDougall
This is a thick soup filled with chunky vegetables and it is very comforting on a cool, rainy day. Serve by itself in a bowl, or ladle over brown rice for a satisfying meal.

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 60 min

Ingredients

2 Cups Dried split peas

8 Cups Water

1 Onion, chopped

3 Stalks Celery, chopped

2 Carrots, chopped

2 Cups Fingerling potatoes, chopped

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

2 Tbsp Parsley flakes

2 Bay leaves

1 Tsp Dry mustard

1/2 Tsp Smoked paprika

Freshly ground white pepper

1 Large tomato, chopped

1/2 Cup Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

Place the peas and water in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the tomato and fresh cilantro or parsley. Mix well, bring to a boil again, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until all vegetables are tender. Add the tomato and fresh cilantro or parsley. Season with a bit of sea salt, if desired. Mix well and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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