Split Pea Soup

Gotta love the homemade split pea soup!

This recipe is extremely easy to make, healthy, gluten free and delicious..

Ingredients

1 Whole onion - medium dice

1 Whole carrot - peeled and medium dice

2 Stalks of celery - medium dice

1 pound of dried green split peas

2 Quarts (8Cups) stock or water

Pam spray or 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Kitchen Tools

4 Quart stock pot

1 Wooden spoon

Instructions

Prepare and chop all veggies

Heat pot on medium/high flame, add oil or pam and begin to sautee the onions

After 2 minutes of stirring, add the carrots and celery and stir for 3 more minutes

Add the 2 quarts of stock or water and bring to a boil (stock is preferred to enhance flavor)

Now you can add the split peas and reduce to simmer for approx. 1 hour

Add salt and pepper to taste

At this point you can eat the soup as is or puree it in a blender for a smoother texture

Garnishes: sour cream, parsley and a pinch of hot paprika (or chili oil)

Variations & Notes

You can start by rendering bacon for frying fat to sautee the veggies!

Add some chorizo with the veggies for some porky spiciness

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yield: 6-8 servings