Simple, Reliable Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (diced)

• 2 medium carrots (diced)

• 2 stalks celery (diced)

• 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil

• 1 cup broth (chicken stock or vegetable base)

• 2-3 cups water

• 1 cup dried split peas (sorted, rinsed and drained)

• 1 bay leaf

• salt and pepper (to taste)

Note

This is so easy, so good and so nutritious, we can’t think of a good reason not to make this on a regular basis. So we do.

Directions

• Saute vegetables in olive oil for five minutes or until tender

• Add broth, two cups water, peas

• Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally

• Add additional water as needed

• Season with salt and pepper