Split Pea Soup With Glucomannan

Hearty, nutritious, full of fiber (Glucomannan) and tasty. Based on weight loss help through increased fiber intake.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dried split green peas
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large yellow onion, chopped
• 1  cup  baby carrots, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  teaspoons sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 32  ounces  vegetable stock or 32  ounces  chicken stock
• 12  g  glucomannan, opt'l, reduce water if not (fiber powder)
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, soak peas for 4 hours in enough water, covering peas by 2". Drain and rinse.
2. In a slow cooker, combine peas, celery seed, garlic, onion, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, & oil. Add the stock.
3. In a medium bowl, combine glucomannan and water. Stir to thicken. Add to slow cooker. Mix.
4. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hrs., until peas are soft.