Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup
(Recipe GSGLife)

This hearty soup is tasty and packed full of nutrients.
You get a great source of fiber and protein from the split peas and it has a wonderful aroma and is full of flavor.

Ingredients:
1 ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried split peas, rinsed well
½ cup brown rice, rinsed well
7 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 ½ potatoes, diced
2 Tbsp. dried (or 4 Tbsp. fresh) parsley
1 ½ tsp. dried basil
1 ½ tsp. dried thyme
1/3 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. sea salt

Directions:
1.) In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until the onions are semi-clear in color.

2.) Add the peas, rice, bay leaves, salt, and water

3.) Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low

4.) Simmer for 20 min., stirring occasionally.

5.) Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme, and pepper

6.) Simmer for 30 min. until the vegetables are tender.

Serves 6

Enjoy!

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Kristie
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