Veggie Split Pea Soup

Simple and very tasty!!!!! Enjoy! FYI - you might want to use just broth instead of combo water broth. that will depend on your taste buds and how salty you like things.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  split peas, rinsed
• 1  cup water
• 5  cups broth, of choice (i used veggie powdered organic, no MSG and not too much sodium)
• 1  carrot, finely chopped
• 1  celery, with leaves finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil (sub. butter or veg.oil)
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt & pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  dash parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot add at low-med heat cook onions and garlic until transparent.
2. Add a little water as the time passes so the onions wont brown or crisp.
3. Add water/broth combo, spices and then add celery, carrots and peas.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours - until peas are soft and mushy.
6. Remove the bay leaf.
7. Cool slightly.
8. Puree in a blender for a smooth soup or leave as is.