Split Pea Soup

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Pre-Notes

If using vegetable broth, this is a great vegetarian option!

Ingredients

1. (14 oz) pkg green or yellow dried split peas, (2 c)
2. 1 T olive oil
3. 2 celery stalks, chopped
4. 2 carrots, chopped
5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
6. 1 onion, chopped
7. 1/2 t ground pepper
8. 32 oz water, plus more if needed (4 c)
9. (16 oz) vegetable broth or chicken broth (2 c)
10. 1 bay leaf
11. 1/2 t dried thyme
12. 1/8 t ground cloves

Instructions

1. Place the split peas in a strainer and rinse under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
3. Add the celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and pepper. Saute until the vegetables are wilted, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Stir in the split peas, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and cloves.
5. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer, stirring occasionaly, until the soup is thick and the peas are mushy, about 1 hour.
7. If the soup seems to thick, stir in 1/4 c additional water.
8. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
9. To serve, laddle into individual bowls.

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